The
sense
of
agency,
defined
as
the
subjective
experience
controlling
one’s
actions
and
their
consequences,
is
a
fundamental
aspect
human
cognition.
This
study
introduces
dual-mode
theory
that
posits
two
underlying
modes:
Exploitation
exploration.
aligns
with
comparator
model,
relying
on
prediction
errors
strong
self-agency,
whereas
exploration
involves
accounting
for
others’
potential
influence
more
flexible
self-model.
We
employed
face-motion
mixing
paradigm
using
deep
generative
model
to
test
our
theory,
manipulating
belief
in
control
by
having
participants
interact
own
face
or
someone
else’s
face,
full
partial
control.
results
supported
hypothesis,
showing
linked
stronger
beliefs,
was
associated
less
movement
diversity
sharper
drop
agency
rating
when
small
discrepancies
were
presented,
compared
which
engaged
exploratory
behavior
yielded
higher
ratings
varied
movements.
These
findings
contribute
understanding
how
beliefs
action
policies
perceptual
sensitivities.
proposed
offers
comprehensive
dynamic
interplay
between
exploitation
modes
providing
useful
framework
predict
interpret
nuanced
ways
individuals
exert
varying
contexts.
To
understand
human
learning
and
progress,
it
is
crucial
to
curiosity.
But
how
consistent
curiosity’s
conception
assessment
across
scientific
research
disciplines?
We
present
the
results
of
a
large
collaborative
project
assessing
correspondence
between
curiosity
measures
in
personality
psychology
cognitive
science.
820
participants
completed
15
trait
9
tasks
that
tested
multiple
aspects
information
demand.
show
shared
variance
was
captured
by
dimension
reflecting
directed
(uncertainty-driven)
versus
random
(stochasticity-driven)
exploration
individual
differences
along
this
axis
were
significantly
consistently
predicted
traits.
However,
metrics
best
demand
not
central
traits
openness
experience,
deprivation
sensitivity,
joyous
exploration,
but
instead
included
more
peripheral
(need
for
cognition,
thrill
seeking,
stress
tolerance)
traditionally
associated
with
(extraversion
behavioral
inhibition).
The
suggest
umbrella
term
“curiosity”
reflects
constellation
emotional
processes,
only
some
which
are
tasks.
reflect
distinct
methods
used
these
fields,
indicating
need
caution
comparing
fields
future
interdisciplinary
collaborations
strengthen
our
emerging
understanding
aResearch
Group
of
Healthy
Psychology,
KU
Leuven
bDepartment
Clinical
Utrecht
University
cDepartment
Experimental-Clinical
and
Health
Ghent
dDepartment
Experimental
Maastricht
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at
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end
this
article.
Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
reviews
seventy
years
of
theoretical
research
and
proposes
systematic
curiosity
as
an
integrative
tool
for
human
flourishing
with
a
focus
on
four
key
aspects:
firstly,
acknowledge
curiosity’s
multidimensional
nature
instead
harmonizing
its
complex
taxonomy;
secondly,
emphasizing
intentional
opposed
to
impulsive
curiosity;
thirdly,
prioritizing
domain-general
broader
applicability
across
educational,
organizational,
therapeutic
settings;
lastly,
focusing
developable
skill
rather
than
innate
trait.
By
segmenting
into
cognitive,
emotional,
behavioral
components,
relating
these
interactions
the
self,
others,
world,
framework
aims
apply
spectrum
experience.
Furthermore,
encourages
exploration
various
evidence-based
activities
so
individuals
can
discover
most
suitable
strategies
their
specific
context.
Implications
both
theory
practice
are
examined,
limitations
discussed,
avenues
future
suggested.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 15, 2024
1.
ABSTRACT
During
goal-directed
spatial
learning,
subjects
progressively
change
their
navigation
strategies
to
increase
efficiency,
an
operation
supported
by
the
medial
prefrontal
cortex
(mPFC).
However,
how
mPFC
may
integrate
relevant
information
in
a
wider
memory
networks
involving
hippocampus
(HPC)
and
posterior
parietal
(PPC)
is
poorly
understood.
We
recorded
local-field
potential
neuronal
firing
simultaneously
from
mPFC,
HPC
PPC
mice
subjected
acquisition
Barnes
maze.
trials,
animals
demonstrated
two
consecutive
behavioral
stages:
searching
exploration.
Throughout
training,
gradually
switched
less
efficient
(non-spatial)
more
(spatial)
goal-oriented
exclusively
during
stage.
4-Hz
theta
(6-12
Hz)
oscillations
were
detected
three
areas
associated
with
episodes
of
immobility
locomotion,
respectively.
The
entrainment
gamma
(60-100
hippocampal
oscillations,
as
well
incidence
gamma,
was
higher
when
implemented
Interestingly,
also
synchronized
spike-timing
neurons,
which
maximum
Finally,
neurons
increased
task
stage
selectivity
they
used
strategy.
Altogether,
these
results
provide
evidence
for
neural
mechanisms
underlying
large-scale
coordination
distributed
learning.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024
Abstract
The
face
serves
as
a
crucial
cue
for
self-identification,
while
the
sense
of
agency
plays
significant
role
in
determining
our
influence
through
actions
environment.
current
study
investigates
how
self-identification
facial
recognition
may
perception
control
via
motion.
We
propose
that
might
engender
belief
having
over
one’s
own
face,
leading
to
more
acute
detection
and
greater
emphasis
on
discrepancies
between
their
sensory
feedback
judgments.
refer
condition
governed
by
exploitation
mode.
Conversely,
when
manipulating
another
individual’s
personal
is
absent.
In
such
cases,
individuals
are
likely
rely
regularity
input
judgments,
exhibiting
behaviors
exploratory
nature
glean
information.
This
termed
explorative
utilized
face-motion
mixing
paradigm,
employing
deep
generative
model
enable
participants
interact
with
either
or
person’s
head
movements.
During
experiment,
observed
someone
else’s
(self-face
vs.
other-face)
screen.
motion
was
driven
purely
an
average
participant’s
experimenter’s
(full
partial
control).
results
showed
reported
higher
other-face
than
self-face,
rating
significantly
self-face.
More
importantly,
controlling
resulted
movement
diversity
face.
These
findings
support
exploration–exploitation
theory:
When
had
strong
triggered
they
became
highly
sensitive
any
sensorimotor
prediction
errors,
lower
agency.
contrast,
absent,
exploration
mode
behaviors,
allowing
efficiently
gather
information
establish
Evolutionary Psychological Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. 282 - 297
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Abstract
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD)
is
a
neurodevelopmental
condition
characterized
by
symptoms
that
include
inattention,
hyperactivity,
and
impulsivity.
Recent
research
suggests
individuals
with
ADHD
might
exhibit
higher
levels
of
curiosity,
which
may
be
linked
to
their
tendencies
toward
distractibility
This
paper
proposes
an
evolutionary
mismatch
hypothesis
for
high
trait
curiosity
in
ADHD,
positing
‘hypercuriosity’,
have
been
adaptive
ancestral
environments
scarce
resources
unpredictable
risks,
has
become
mismatched
industrialized
societies
where
are
more
stable
information
rich.
The
theory
predicts
will
demonstrate
heightened
novelty-seeking
exploratory
behaviors,
manifesting
as
labeled
impulsivity
modern
environments.
explores
the
potential
benefits
consequences
mismatch,
implications
practice.
limitations
addressed,
such
need
targeted
on
differences
among
subtypes.
Future
directions
proposed
refine
test
hypothesis,
ultimately
contributing
nuanced
understanding
informing
development
strength-based
interventions.
theoretical
framework
offers
novel
perspective
value
traits
manifestation
societies.
'Why
are
we
curious?'
has
been
among
the
central
puzzles
of
neuroscience
and
psychology
in
past
decades.
Recent
'top-down'
theories
have
hypothesized
that
curiosity,
as
a
desire
for
some
intrinsically
generated
rewards
(e.g.,
novelty),
is
optimal
solution
survival
complex
environments
where
evolved.
To
formalize
test
this
hypothesis,
however,
it
necessary
to
understand
relationship
between
(i)
intrinsic
(as
drives
curiosity),
(ii)
optimality
conditions
objectives
(iii)
environment
structures.
Here,
demystify
through
systematic
simulation
study.
We
first
propose
an
algorithm
generating
capture
key
abstract
features
different
real-world
situations.
Then,
within
these
environments,
simulate
artificial
agents
seeking
six
representative
(novelty,
surprise,
information
gain,
empowerment,
MOP
SPIE)
evaluate
their
performance
regarding
three
potential
curiosity
(environment
exploration,
model
accuracy
uniform
state
visitation).
Our
results
show
comparative
each
reward
highly
dependent
on
structural
objective
under
consideration;
indicates
'optimality'
top-down
needs
precise
formulation
structure.
Nevertheless,
found
combination
novelty
gain
always
achieve
close-to-optimal
performance;
proposes
two
principal
axes
curiosity-driven
behavior.
These
results,
collectively,
pave
way
further
development
computational
models
design
theory-informed
experimental
paradigms.
Behavioral and Brain Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
47
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Abstract
We
link
Ivancovsky
et
al.'s
novelty-seeking
model
(NSM)
to
computational
models
of
intrinsically
motivated
behavior
and
learning.
argue
that
dissociating
different
forms
curiosity,
creativity,
memory
based
on
the
involvement
distinct
intrinsic
motivations
(e.g.,
surprise
novelty)
is
essential
empirically
test
conceptual
claims
NSM.
