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View article: Neurocognitive dynamics of preparatory and adaptive cognitive control: Insights from mass-univariate and multivariate pattern analysis of EEG data
Neurocognitive dynamics of preparatory and adaptive cognitive control: Insights from mass-univariate and multivariate pattern analysis of EEG data Open
Cognitive control refers to humans’ ability to willingly align thoughts and actions with internally represented goals. Research indicates that cognitive control is not one-dimensional but rather integrates multiple sub-processes to cope wi…
View article: Effects of Perceived COVID-19 Exposure and Action-Outcome Predictability on the Motivation to Invest Cognitive Effort
Effects of Perceived COVID-19 Exposure and Action-Outcome Predictability on the Motivation to Invest Cognitive Effort Open
Everyday life situations characterized by poor controllability because of restrictions and uncertainty about action outcomes may attenuate motivational states and executive control. This article explores the interaction of a prior experien…
View article: Neuropsychological assessment methodology revisited: metatheoretical reflections
Neuropsychological assessment methodology revisited: metatheoretical reflections Open
Theory building in neuropsychology, similar to other disciplines, rests on metatheoretical assumptions of philosophical origin. Such assumptions regarding the relation of psychological and physiological variables influence research methodo…
View article: Neurocognitive Dynamics of Preparatory and Adaptive Cognitive Control: Insights from Mass-Univariate and Multivariate Pattern Analysis of EEG data
Neurocognitive Dynamics of Preparatory and Adaptive Cognitive Control: Insights from Mass-Univariate and Multivariate Pattern Analysis of EEG data Open
Cognitive control encompasses a set of basic perceptual and reasoning processes that help us align thoughts and actions with goals. While a growing body of research indicates that these processes can be independently engaged and tuned to f…
View article: Improving Neuropsychological Rehabilitation for COVID-19 Patients
Improving Neuropsychological Rehabilitation for COVID-19 Patients Open
Cognitive sequelae after recovery from an initial COVID-19 disease are present in a subset of affected individuals, coalescing around several important issues such as effects of age, COVID-19 disease severity, comorbidities, and other fact…
View article: Trust your gut: vagal nerve stimulation in humans improves reinforcement learning
Trust your gut: vagal nerve stimulation in humans improves reinforcement learning Open
Whereas the effect of vagal nerve stimulation on emotional states is well established, its effect on cognitive functions is still unclear. Recent rodent studies show that vagal activation enhances reinforcement learning and neuronal dopami…
View article: Social context effects on error-related brain activity are dependent on interpersonal and achievement-related traits
Social context effects on error-related brain activity are dependent on interpersonal and achievement-related traits Open
Brain correlates of performance monitoring, such as the Error-Related Negativity (ERN), are considerably influenced by situational factors. For instance, errors committed during social interaction typically elicit enhanced ERNs. While indi…
View article: Franz Boas and the Columbian Field Museum
Franz Boas and the Columbian Field Museum Open
The Late Nineteenth Century was a period of major flux within the world of American anthropology. Two major centers of power had emerged within the nascent field. Federally sponsored anthropologists clashed with academic institutions, espe…