Cognitive Research Principles and Implications,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
7(1)
Опубликована: Март 18, 2022
Abstract
Stable
individual
differences
in
cognitive
motivation
(i.e.,
the
tendency
to
engage
and
enjoy
effortful
activities)
have
been
documented
with
self-report
measures,
yet
convergent
support
for
a
trait-level
construct
is
still
lacking.
In
present
study,
we
used
an
innovative
decision-making
paradigm
(COG-ED)
quantify
costs
of
effort,
metric
motivation,
across
two
distinct
domains:
working
memory
(an
N
-back
task)
speech
comprehension
(understanding
spoken
sentences
background
noise).
We
hypothesized
that
operates
similarly
within
individuals,
regardless
domain.
Specifically,
104
adults
aged
18–40
years,
tested
whether
effort
are
stable
domains,
even
after
controlling
other
potential
sources
shared
variation.
Conversely,
evaluated
domains
may
be
better
explained
terms
relevant
personality-related
constructs,
such
as
capacity
or
reward
sensitivity.
confirmed
reliable
association
among
both
when
these
variation,
well
task
load,
statistically
controlled.
Taken
together,
results
add
variation
impacting
effort-based
decision
making
multiple
domains.
Current Opinion in Neurobiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
86, С. 102881 - 102881
Опубликована: Май 1, 2024
Studying
the
intricacies
of
individual
subjects'
moods
and
cognitive
processing
over
extended
periods
time
presents
a
formidable
challenge
in
medicine.
While
much
systems
neuroscience
appropriately
focuses
on
link
between
neural
circuit
functions
well-constrained
behaviors
short
timescales
(e.g.,
trials,
hours),
many
mental
health
conditions
involve
complex
interactions
mood
cognition
that
are
non-stationary
across
behavioral
contexts
evolve
timescales.
Here,
we
discuss
opportunities,
challenges,
possible
future
directions
computational
psychiatry
to
quantify
continuously
monitored
behaviors.
We
suggest
this
exploratory
effort
may
contribute
more
precision-based
approach
treating
disorders
facilitate
robust
reverse
translation
animal
species.
conclude
with
ethical
considerations
for
any
field
aims
bridge
artificial
intelligence
patient
monitoring.
Brain,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
147(11), С. 3651 - 3664
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Abstract
Control
of
actions
allows
adaptive,
goal-directed
behaviour.
The
basal
ganglia,
including
the
subthalamic
nucleus,
are
thought
to
play
a
central
role
in
dynamically
controlling
through
recurrent
negative
feedback
loops
with
cerebral
cortex.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
translational
studies
that
used
deep
brain
stimulation
record
neural
activity
from
and
apply
electrical
nucleus
people
Parkinson’s
disease.
These
have
elucidated
spatial,
spectral
temporal
features
mechanisms
underlying
controlled
delay
cortico-subthalamic
networks
demonstrated
their
causal
effects
on
behaviour
distinct
processing
windows.
While
these
been
conceptualized
as
control
signals
for
suppressing
impulsive
response
tendencies
conflict
tasks
decision
threshold
adjustments
value-based
perceptual
decisions,
propose
common
framework
linking
decision-making,
cognition
movement.
Within
this
framework,
can
lead
suboptimal
choices
by
reducing
time
patients
take
deliberation
before
committing
an
action.
However,
clinical
consistently
shown
occurrence
impulse
disorders
is
reduced,
not
increased,
after
surgery.
This
apparent
contradiction
be
reconciled
when
recognizing
multifaceted
nature
impulsivity,
its
modulation
treatment.
renders
susceptible
making
decisions
without
proper
forethought,
disentangled
related
dopamine
comprising
sensitivity
benefits
versus
costs,
reward
aversion
learning
outcomes.
Alterations
dopamine-mediated
underlie
development
relatively
spared
reduced
dopaminergic
medication
stimulation.
Together,
results
using
experimental
tool
improved
our
understanding
action
human
important
implications
treatment
neurological
disorders.
Cerebral Cortex,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(15), С. 9343 - 9353
Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2023
Abstract
Effort
expenditure
not
only
prospectively
discounts
the
reward
associated
with
it
but
also
retrospectively
adds
subjective
value
of
reward,
which
is
known
as
effort
paradox.
This
study
aimed
to
resolve
paradox
during
evaluation
through
critical
lens
neural
dynamics
and
its
potential
moderators.
In
total,
40
participants
completed
an
effort-reward
task
wherein
they
exerted
varying
physical
efforts
obtain
opportunity
win
monetary
rewards
by
active
or
passive
decision-making.
We
found
that
after-effects
unfolded
over
time,
manifesting
itself
discounting
effect
positivity
(RewP)
period
enhancement
late
positive
(LPP)
interval.
Then,
we
a
dynamic
balance
between
such
more
discounted
RewP
at
early
stage,
increased
LPP
stage.
Moreover,
observed
relationship
was
modulated
perceived
control
sensitivity
decreased
effect.
Together,
our
findings
provide
new
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
exertion
evaluation.
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
60, С. 101229 - 101229
Опубликована: Март 15, 2023
In
adulthood,
stress
exposure
and
genetic
risk
heighten
psychological
vulnerability
by
accelerating
neurobiological
senescence.
To
investigate
whether
molecular
brain
network
maturation
processes
play
a
similar
role
in
adolescence,
we
analysed
genetic,
as
well
longitudinal
task
neuroimaging
(inhibitory
control,
incentive
processing)
early
life
adversity
(i.e.,
material
deprivation,
violence)
data
from
the
Adolescent
Brain
Cognitive
Development
study
(N
=
980,
age
range:
9–13
years).
Genetic
was
estimated
separately
for
Major
Depressive
Disorder
(MDD)
Alzheimer's
Disease
(AD),
two
pathologies
linked
to
allegedly
sharing
causal
connection
(MDD-to-AD).
Adversity
MDD/AD
jointly
predicted
functional
segregation
patterns
suggestive
of
accelerated
(GABA-linked)
visual/attentional,
but
delayed
(dopamine
[D2]/glutamate
[GLU5R]-linked)
somatomotor/association
system
development.
A
positive
relationship
between
psychopathology
emerged
only
among
less
vulnerable
adolescents,
thereby
implying
that
normatively
maladaptive
neurodevelopmental
alterations
could
foster
adjustment
more
exposed
genetically
susceptible
youths.
Transcriptomic
analyses
suggested
sensitivity
may
underpin
joint
effect
MDD/AD,
line
with
proposed
negative
emotionality
precursor
AD,
likely
account
alleged
impact
MDD
on
dementia
onset.
The MIT Press eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2024
A
nuanced,
science-based
understanding
of
the
creative
mind
that
dispels
pervasive
myths
we
hold
about
human
brain—but
also
uncovers
truth
at
their
cores.
What
is
relationship
between
creativity
and
madness?
Creativity
intelligence?
Do
psychedelics
truly
enhance
creativity?
How
should
understand
left
right
hemispheres
brain?
Is
brain,
in
fact,
seat
reasoning
brain
These
are
just
some
questions
Anna
Abraham,
a
renowned
expert
imagination,
explores
The
Creative
Brain,
fascinating
deep
dive
into
origins
seven
most
common
beliefs
brain.
Rather
than
endorse
or
debunk
these
myths,
Abraham
traces
them
back
to
explain
how
they
started
why
spread—and
what
core
truth.
Drawing
on
theoretical
empirical
work
cognitive
psychology
neuroscience,
offers
an
examination
reveals
true
complexity
underlying
our
conventional
chapters
book
explore
myth
as
hemisphere
responsible
for
creativity;
madness
creativity,
atypical
brains
intelligence
various
functions
dopamine;
lastly,
default
mode
revolution,
which
theorized
regions
likely
be
involved
process
those
areas
active
during
rest
mind-wandering.
An
accessible
engaging
read,
Brain
gets
heart
minds
people
more
others,
offering
illuminating
insights
its
surface
seems
endlessly
magical
phenomenon.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
163, С. 105737 - 105737
Опубликована: Май 23, 2024
Throughout
the
educational
system,
students
experiencing
active
learning
pedagogy
perform
better
and
fail
less
than
those
taught
through
direct
instruction.
Can
this
be
ascribed
to
differences
in
from
a
neuroscientific
perspective?
This
review
examines
mechanistic,
evidence
that
might
explain
cognitive
engagement
contributing
outcomes
between
these
instructional
approaches.
In
classrooms,
instruction
comprehensively
describes
academic
content,
while
provides
structured
opportunities
for
learners
explore,
apply,
manipulate
content.
Synaptic
plasticity
its
modulation
by
arousal
or
novelty
are
central
all
both
As
form
of
social
learning,
relies
upon
working
memory.
The
reinforcement
circuit,
associated
agency,
curiosity,
peer-to-peer
interactions
combine
enhance
motivation,
improve
retention,
build
higher-order-thinking
skills
environments.
When
memory
becomes
overwhelmed,
additionally
engaging
circuit
improves
providing
an
explanation
benefits
learning.
analysis
mechanistic
examination
how
emerging
neuroscience
principles
inform
pedagogical
choices
at
levels.
Computational Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
6(1), С. 142 - 165
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
Gambling
disorder
is
a
behavioral
addiction
that
negatively
impacts
personal
finances,
work,
relationships
and
mental
health.
In
this
pre-registered
study
(https://osf.io/5ptz9/)
we
investigated
the
impact
of
real-life
gambling
environments
on
two
computational
markers
addiction,
temporal
discounting
model-based
reinforcement
learning.
associated
with
increased
reduced
Regular
gamblers
(n
=
30,
DSM-5
score
range
3–9)
performed
both
tasks
in
neutral
(café)
gambling-related
environment
(slot-machine
venue)
counterbalanced
order.
Data
were
modeled
using
drift
diffusion
models
for
learning
via
hierarchical
Bayesian
estimation.
Replicating
previous
findings,
discounted
rewards
more
steeply
context.
This
effect
was
positively
correlated
related
cognitive
distortions
(pre-registered
analysis).
contrast
to
our
hypothesis,
improved
Here
show
are
modulated
opposite
ways
by
cue
exposure.
Results
challenge
aspects
habit
theories
reveal
laboratory-based
psychopathology
under
substantial
contextual
control.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
174, С. 105878 - 105878
Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2022
The
striatum
receives
abundant
glutamatergic
afferents
from
the
cortex
and
thalamus.
These
inputs
play
a
major
role
in
functions
of
striatal
neurons
normal
conditions,
are
significantly
altered
pathological
states,
such
as
Parkinson's
disease.
This
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
connectivity
corticostriatal
thalamostriatal
pathways,
with
emphasis
on
most
recent
advances
field.
We
also
discuss
novel
findings
regarding
structural
changes
cortico-
connections
that
occur
these
consequence
loss
dopamine
parkinsonism.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Cognitive
enhancement
treatments
are
limited,
and
while
High-Intensity
Interval
Training
(HIIT)
has
been
suggested
to
improve
cognitive
function,
high-quality
evidence
remains
scarce.
This
meta-analysis
evaluates
the
effects
of
HIIT
on
performance
compared
moderate-intensity
continuous
training
(MICT)
control
groups
in
older
adults
cognitively
Impaired
Patients.
A
systematic
search
PubMed,
Embase,
Cochrane
Library
databases
was
conducted
for
articles
published
until
10
October
2024.
Eighteen
studies
were
included,
comparing
outcomes
across
HIIT,
MICT,
groups.
tests
evaluated
included
Stroop
test,
Digit
Span
Test
(DST),
Trail
Making
(TMT),
MOST
test.
significantly
improved
MICT
test
(SMD
=
-0.8,
95%
CI:
-1.3
-0.2)
DST
0.3,
-0.0-0.5).
Compared
groups,
enhanced
TMT
-0.7,
0.0)
-1.2,
-1.8
-0.7).
supports
efficacy
enhancing
functions,
particularly
flexibility,
working
memory,
task
switching,
attention
control,
inhibitory
control.
These
findings
suggest
that
can
be
an
effective
intervention
improving
behavior
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/,
Identifier
CRD42023413879.