How the brain forms predictive models of the environment

The brain is constantly processing and interpreting sensory information from the environment to create a predictive model. This predictive model …

The relationship between neural activity and reward-based behavior

Neural activity and reward based behavior are closely related. When we experience something rewarding or pleasurable, such as eating our …

How attention and decision-related signals alter neural representations of sensory stimuli

Attention and decision related signals can alter the neural representations of sensory stimuli in several ways. Attention can modulate how …

Links between attention, emotion, and anxiety

Attention, emotion and anxiety are interrelated in several ways. Firstly, attention is a cognitive process that involves focusing on specific …

Executive control in attention and decision making

Executive control refers to the cognitive processes that enable individuals to plan, organize, and guide their behavior in accordance with …

Computational modeling to bridge the gap between single-neuron measurements and neural network function

Computational modeling can be a useful tool for bridging the gap between single neuron measurements and neural network function. There …

Coordinated processing across large-scale neural networks for attention and decision making

Coordinating processes across large scale neural networks for attention and decision making typically involves the use of distributed computing and …

Neural mechanisms underlying suppression of distracting inputs

There are several natural mechanisms underlying suppression of distracting inputs in the brain. Here are some of them. 1. Inhibition: …

How natural aging affects attentional selection and decision making

As we age, our attentional selection and decision-making abilities can be affected in a number of ways. 1. Reduced Processing …

Altered decision making that accompanies drug use/abuse

Drug use and abuse can significantly alter decision making in several ways. Regular drug use can affect the brains reward …

The role of attention in decision making? Combination of multiple sources of information for decision making?

Attention plays a critical role in decision making because it determines what information we perceive and process. Our brain has …

Psychological modeling of decision processes

Psychological modeling of decision processing refers to the study of how individuals make decisions based on cognitive and emotional processes. …