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View article: Trait-Relevant Tasks Improve Personality Prediction from Structural-Functional Brain Network Coupling
Trait-Relevant Tasks Improve Personality Prediction from Structural-Functional Brain Network Coupling Open
Personality traits capture stable patterns of behavior and thought, and neurobiological correlates were identified in structural and functional brain networks. Here, we investigate whether the coupling between structural and functional bra…
View article: Structural-functional brain network coupling during cognitive demand reveals intelligence-relevant communication strategies
Structural-functional brain network coupling during cognitive demand reveals intelligence-relevant communication strategies Open
View article: Network Neuroscience of Human Multitasking: Local Features Matter
Network Neuroscience of Human Multitasking: Local Features Matter Open
The neural basis of multitasking costs is subject to continuing debate. Cognitive theories assume that overlap of task representations may lead to between-task crosstalk in concurrent task processing and thus requires cognitive control. Re…
View article: There is no research on a dead planet – Fostering ecologically sustainable open science practices in neuroscience
There is no research on a dead planet – Fostering ecologically sustainable open science practices in neuroscience Open
The rapidly escalating climate crisis poses an existential threat to human wellbeing. Reducing anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions must therefore become a primary goal of humanity. At the same time, advancing knowledge on human experien…
View article: Decoding the Human Brain during Intelligence Testing
Decoding the Human Brain during Intelligence Testing Open
Understanding the brain mechanisms underlying complex human cognition is a major objective in neuroscience. Previous studies have identified neural correlates of intelligence at different temporal and spatial scales using functional magnet…
View article: Choosing explanation over performance: Insights from machine learning-based prediction of human intelligence from brain connectivity
Choosing explanation over performance: Insights from machine learning-based prediction of human intelligence from brain connectivity Open
A growing body of research predicts individual cognitive ability levels from brain characteristics including functional brain connectivity. The majority of this research achieves statistically significant prediction performance but provide…
View article: Structural-Functional Brain Network Coupling During Task Performance Reveals Intelligence-Relevant Communication Strategies
Structural-Functional Brain Network Coupling During Task Performance Reveals Intelligence-Relevant Communication Strategies Open
Intelligence is a broad mental capability influencing human performance across tasks. Individual differences in intelligence have been linked to characteristics of structural and functional brain networks. Here, we consider their alignment…
View article: Individual Differences in the Correspondence Between Psychological and Physiological Stress Indicators
Individual Differences in the Correspondence Between Psychological and Physiological Stress Indicators Open
Stress threatens physical and mental health. Reactions to acute stress comprise multiple levels, including negative thoughts, bodily symptoms and behaviors. Individuals differ in their reaction to acute stress, and importantly, also in the…
View article: Drop‐out rates in animal‐assisted psychotherapy – Results of a quantitative meta‐analysis
Drop‐out rates in animal‐assisted psychotherapy – Results of a quantitative meta‐analysis Open
Introduction Animal‐assisted psychotherapy is an emerging field with great potential and growing popularity. However, empirical research on its effectiveness is insufficient, and consistent evidence about patients' commitment is missing. T…
View article: Beyond Increasing Sample Sizes: Optimizing Effect Sizes in Neuroimaging Research on Individual Differences
Beyond Increasing Sample Sizes: Optimizing Effect Sizes in Neuroimaging Research on Individual Differences Open
Linking neurobiology to relatively stable individual differences in cognition, emotion, motivation, and behavior can require large sample sizes to yield replicable results. Given the nature of between-person research, sample sizes at least…
View article: Modulation of human frontal midline theta by neurofeedback: A systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis
Modulation of human frontal midline theta by neurofeedback: A systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis Open
Human brain activity consists of different frequency bands associated with varying functions. Oscillatory activity of frontal brain regions in the theta range (4-8 Hz) is linked to cognitive processing and can be modulated by neurofeedback…
View article: Structural-functional brain network coupling predicts human cognitive ability
Structural-functional brain network coupling predicts human cognitive ability Open
Individual differences in general cognitive ability (GCA) have a biological basis within the structure and function of the human brain. Network neuroscience investigations revealed neural correlates of GCA in structural as well as in funct…
View article: Choosing explanation over performance: Insights from machine learning-based prediction of human intelligence from brain connectivity
Choosing explanation over performance: Insights from machine learning-based prediction of human intelligence from brain connectivity Open
A growing body of research predicts individual cognitive ability levels from brain characteristics including functional brain connectivity. The majority of this research achieves good prediction performance but provides limited insight int…
View article: Modulation of Human Frontal Midline Theta by Neurofeedback: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Meta-Analysis
Modulation of Human Frontal Midline Theta by Neurofeedback: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Meta-Analysis Open
Human brain activity consists of different frequency bands associated with varying functions. Oscillatory activity of frontal brain regions in the theta range (4-8Hz) is linked to cognitive processing and can be modulated by neurofeedback …
View article: Virtual reality to understand pain-associated approach behaviour: a proof-of-concept study
Virtual reality to understand pain-associated approach behaviour: a proof-of-concept study Open
Pain-associated approach and avoidance behaviours are critically involved in the development and maintenance of chronic pain. Empirical research suggests a key role of operant learning mechanisms, and first experimental paradigms were deve…
View article: Enhancing precision in human neuroscience
Enhancing precision in human neuroscience Open
Human neuroscience has always been pushing the boundary of what is measurable. During the last decade, concerns about statistical power and replicability – in science in general, but also specifically in human neuroscience – have fueled an…
View article: A network perspective on real‐life threat, anxiety, and avoidance
A network perspective on real‐life threat, anxiety, and avoidance Open
Background Anxiety, approach, and avoidance motivation crucially influence mental and physical health, especially when environments are stressful. The interplay between anxiety and behavioral motivation is modulated by multiple individual …
View article: Few temporally distributed brain connectivity states predict human cognitive abilities
Few temporally distributed brain connectivity states predict human cognitive abilities Open
View article: Structural-Functional Brain Network Coupling Predicts Human Cognitive Ability
Structural-Functional Brain Network Coupling Predicts Human Cognitive Ability Open
Individual differences in general cognitive ability (GCA) have a biological basis within the structure and function of the human brain. Network neuroscience investigations revealed neural correlates of GCA in structural as well as in funct…
View article: Multimodal Brain Signal Complexity Predicts Human Intelligence
Multimodal Brain Signal Complexity Predicts Human Intelligence Open
Spontaneous brain activity builds the foundation for human cognitive processing during external demands. Neuroimaging studies based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) identified specific characteristics of spontaneous (intrins…
View article: Enhancing Precision in Human Neuroscience
Enhancing Precision in Human Neuroscience Open
Human neuroscience has always been pushing the boundary of what is measurable. During the last decade, concerns about statistical power and replicability – in science in general, but also specifically in human neuroscience – have fueled an…
View article: Few temporally distributed brain connectivity states predict human cognitive abilities
Few temporally distributed brain connectivity states predict human cognitive abilities Open
Human functional brain connectivity can be temporally decomposed into states of high and low cofluctuation, defined as coactivation of brain regions over time. Rare states of particularly high cofluctuation have been shown to reflect funda…
View article: A virtual reality social conditioned place preference paradigm for humans: Does trait social anxiety affect approach and avoidance of virtual agents?
A virtual reality social conditioned place preference paradigm for humans: Does trait social anxiety affect approach and avoidance of virtual agents? Open
Approach and avoidance of positive and negative social cues are fundamental to prevent isolation and ensure survival. High trait social anxiety is characterized by an avoidance of social situations and extensive avoidance is a risk factor …
View article: Multimodal Brain Signal Complexity Predicts Human Intelligence
Multimodal Brain Signal Complexity Predicts Human Intelligence Open
Spontaneous brain activity builds the foundation for human cognitive processing during external demands. Neuroimaging studies based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) identified specific characteristics of spontaneous (intrins…
View article: Reproducible between-person brain-behavior associations do not always require thousands of individuals
Reproducible between-person brain-behavior associations do not always require thousands of individuals Open
Marek et al. analyzed three very large magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) datasets and concluded that thousands of participants are necessary to ensure replicable results in “brain-wide associations studies,” which they defined as “studies o…
View article: The future of intelligence assessment: Towards process-oriented and biologically inspired intelligence testing.
The future of intelligence assessment: Towards process-oriented and biologically inspired intelligence testing. Open
Human intelligence represents one of the most investigated and validated constructs in psychological research. The validity of intelligence tests is, however, regularly questioned, especially when it comes to cross-cultural research. Altho…
View article: A Virtual Reality Social Conditioned Place Preference Paradigm for Humans: Does Trait Social Anxiety Affect Approach and Avoidance of Virtual Agents?
A Virtual Reality Social Conditioned Place Preference Paradigm for Humans: Does Trait Social Anxiety Affect Approach and Avoidance of Virtual Agents? Open
Approach and avoidance towards positive and negative social cues are fundamental to prevent isolation and to ensure survival. High trait social anxiety is characterized by avoidance of social situations and extensive avoidance is a known r…
View article: Approach and avoidance beyond verbal measures: A quantitative meta-analysis of human conditioned place preference studies
Approach and avoidance beyond verbal measures: A quantitative meta-analysis of human conditioned place preference studies Open
Adaptive approach and avoidance in responses to reward and threat are fundamental to prevent harm and to ensure well-being. In contrast, maladaptive approach or avoidance behavior likely contributes to anxiety or substance abuse disorders,…
View article: Intelligence and Visual Mismatch Negativity: Is Pre-Attentive Visual Discrimination Related to General Cognitive Ability?
Intelligence and Visual Mismatch Negativity: Is Pre-Attentive Visual Discrimination Related to General Cognitive Ability? Open
Electroencephalography (EEG) has been used for decades to identify neurocognitive processes related to intelligence. Evidence is accumulating for associations with neural markers of higher-order cognitive processes (e.g., working memory); …
View article: Multitask brain network reconfiguration is inversely associated with human intelligence
Multitask brain network reconfiguration is inversely associated with human intelligence Open
Intelligence describes the general cognitive ability level of a person. It is one of the most fundamental concepts in psychological science and is crucial for the effective adaption of behavior to varying environmental demands. Changing ex…