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·May 28, 2023·6 min read

The DNA of Decision-Making

A novel study uncovers a peculiar pattern of decision-making in mice, influenced by a specific gene named Arc. While searching for food, mice repeatedly visited an empty location instead of staying at a site abundant in food. However, mice lacking the Arc gene demonstrated a more practical approach, sticking with the food-rich site, thereby consuming more calories overall.

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·May 20, 2023·6 min read

COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Students’ Decision-Making

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively influenced college students' decision-making abilities, according to new research. During the 2020 fall semester, students exhibited less consistency in their decision-making compared to peers from previous years.

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·April 24, 2023·3 min read

Monkey See, Monkey Think: Groundbreaking Study Reveals Primate’s Ability for Complex Decision-Making

Move over humans, monkeys can think deeply too! A novel study has shown that monkeys are capable of careful decision-making by considering costs, consequences, and constraints. Findings reveal our primate cousins are capable of making optimal choices instead of impulsive decisions.

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·April 13, 2023·5 min read

One Brain, Multiple and Simultaneous Alternative Decision Strategies

When it comes to decision-making, rather than committing to a single strategy, the brain computes multiple decision strategies simultaneously.

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·April 6, 2023·4 min read

How Our Brain Makes New Decisions

Researchers have identified a mechanism within the brain that underlies when we apply stored knowledge to novel decision-making situations.

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·March 23, 2023·4 min read

Where Does Your Brain Want to Have Lunch?

The pre-supplementary motor area plays a critical role in decision-making, especially when deciding between inconsequential options.

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·March 14, 2023·3 min read

Looking To AI for Decision-Making in Extreme Situations

Researchers are investigating the use of AI technology in complex decision-making situations with the goal to identify the best human attributes artificial intelligence can mimic when faced with making difficult decisions in extreme situations.

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·March 9, 2023·3 min read

Replaying Experiences Can Help Future Decision Making

When it's more helpful to think ahead, people rely on the memories of previous experiences to help make choices.

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·January 7, 2023·3 min read

Decision-Making vs Mood: Can Implicit Confidence Markers Be Related to Mood States in Healthy Adults?

In healthy adults, daily fluctuations in mood do not affect confidence in decision-making.

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·December 13, 2022·5 min read

Eye Movements Hold Clues to How We Make Decisions

How quickly our eyes dart when faced with a range of options gives new clues about how we make decisions.

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·October 30, 2022·5 min read

Teenage Brains: What Is Happening and Why It Leads to More Risky Behaviors

Decision-making requires two different brain areas that mature at different times during the teenage years. This may help parents understand why their teens are more prone to making risky decisions.