Abstract: When given a choice between a lean alternative that conveys information about the outcome of a trial versus a richer alternative without information, often animals prefer the former: they prefer information even though that alternative yields less reward.
The human body must undergo constant modifications in response to the ever-changing environment that we live in. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) must initiate a stress response rapidly and effectively. Quantitative measures of the SNS including metrics of cardiac mobilization provide insight into motivational states, stress reactivity, reward sensitivity, task engagement and decision making. The combination of electrocardiogram (ECG) and impedance cardiography (ICG) data estimate pre-ejection period (PEP) to define changes in SNS activity.
Viktoriya Babenko (Grafton Lab) - Advancements in measuring responses of the human sympathetic nervous system
Devi Klein (Eckstein Lab) - Visual search with multiple perspectives
Vladislava Segen received her Ph.D. at the University of Bournemouth and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Magdeburg, Germany Her research explores how grid cell coding is affected by very early Alzheimer’s Disease pathology, and if changes in grid cell coding during path integration tasks can be used as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease pathology. To do so, she uses functional imaging, immersive VR technology and computational
University Of California, Santa Barbara / Department Of Psychological & Brain Sciences
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