Posts Tagged ‘reward’
How anxiety and reward interact in the brain
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Researchers have a clearer picture of how two brain areas interact to trigger very different emotional reactions. The findings could lead to new targets for treating anxiety, depression, and addiction. Continue…
Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:45 - 10 Comments
Society & Culture - Mar 14, 2013 11:12 - 1 Comment
Charging for mistakes can sharpen brain
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — To improve performance, punishment can work just as well as a monetary reward, a new study reports. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 24, 2013 12:47 - 1 Comment
It’s easy for lonely rats to get addicted
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Rats kept alone during their “teen” years are more likely to become addicted to amphetamines and alcohol—even after they reunite with peers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 4, 2012 12:42 - 0 Comments
Are some teens wired to binge drink?
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK) — A gene variation may help explain why some teenagers are more likely than others to binge drink. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2012 14:23 - 0 Comments
College drinking: No fear, all reward raises risk
DUKE (US) — Brain scans show that stressed out college students are more likely to abuse alcohol when they have both a strong desire for reward and little fear of the dangers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 14, 2011 15:42 - 2 Comments
Older adults make smarter choices
TEXAS A&M (US) — When making decisions, older adults take into consideration the long-term pros and cons, while younger people look for instant gratification, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 1, 2011 14:24 - 1 Comment
Tweaks to brain rein in need for reward
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) —Therapeutics that target the path between two critical brain regions may pose potential treatment for reward-seeking behaviors like addiction. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 20, 2011 15:54 - 3 Comments
Gene links alcoholism, impulsivity
U. MICHIGAN (US) — New research links a genetic variation with alcoholism, impulsive behavior, and an area of the brain involved with craving and anxiety. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 27, 2011 18:49 - 1 Comment
Reward sets off ruckus in teen brain
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — The frenzy of neuron activity seen in adolescent rat brains when reward is on the line suggests a biological root to risky behavior in teenagers. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 12, 2011 18:15 - 1 Comment
Neuron predicts if we’ll save or splurge
YALE (US) — Save for retirement or buy the BMW? It’s possible to predict which choice a person will make by eavesdropping on the activity of a single brain cell. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 20, 2010 11:58 - 1 Comment
To win, brain says ‘show me the money’
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US)—When there’s money on the table, some people always find a way to win. New research suggests that a specific brain area helps “money players” use the prospect of success to better prepare their thoughts and actions—and increase the odds of winning reward. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 4, 2010 15:01 - 0 Comments
For teens, taking risks comes naturally
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—Biology may be to blame when it comes to adolescents making stereotypically poor decisions and engaging in risky behavior. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 15, 2010 10:22 - 4 Comments
Psychopaths’ brains seek rewards at all costs
VANDERBILT (US)—The brains of psychopaths appear to be wired to keep seeking a reward regardless of the consequences, according to new research. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 28, 2009 18:21 - 1 Comment
Monkey brain signals mental wanderlust
DUKE (US)—Knowing when to stay with what’s familiar or when to search for something new can be tricky, especially for those with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Using brain scans, researchers are able to predict when monkeys will switch from exploiting a known resource to exploring their options. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 14, 2009 9:51 - 3 Comments
Depression kills cravings for delight
VANDERBILT (US)—Decreased cravings for pleasure may be at the root of a core symptom of major depressive disorder. The new finding contrasts the long-held notion that those suffering from depression lack the ability to enjoy rewards, rather than the desire to seek them. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 2, 2009 13:14 - 0 Comments
Money not the best motivator to shed pounds
CORNELL (US)—Even the promise of cold hard cash is not motivation enough for some obese people to lose weight, a new Cornell University study finds. (more…)
