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Amygdala Shifts Between Learning Strategies to Enable Flexible Choices
science2 days ago

Amygdala Shifts Between Learning Strategies to Enable Flexible Choices

New Dartmouth-led research reframes the amygdala as a dynamic arbiter that toggles between action-based and stimulus-based learning under uncertainty, promoting flexible decision-making. When the amygdala is damaged, arbitration becomes random and behavior locks into rigid action-based patterns. The findings offer a potential path for treating phobias and anxiety by encouraging action-based exploration over stimulus-driven fear, and pave the way for further studies on how the amygdala coordinates with prefrontal circuits to guide learning.

via Neuroscience News|
#amygdala#arbitration#decision-making
Moderate cannabis use may improve decision-making in bipolar disorder, study finds
mental-health10 days ago

Moderate cannabis use may improve decision-making in bipolar disorder, study finds

A cross-sectional study of 87 participants, including healthy controls and individuals with bipolar disorder, found that bipolar patients who used cannabis moderately (about 4–24 times per week) showed better decision-making and functional skills—comparable to healthy non-users—whereas bipolar non-users tended to have deficits. In healthy adults, cannabis use impaired decision-making. Heavy use (25+ times/week) was linked to worse performance. The authors caution that the study shows association, not causation, and call for larger randomized trials to explore potential mechanisms (dopamine-related) and the balance of risks and benefits before clinical recommendations.

via PsyPost|
#bipolar-disorder#cannabis#cognition
Tiny brain zap nudges people toward generosity, study finds
science12 days ago

Tiny brain zap nudges people toward generosity, study finds

In a University of Zurich study, 44 volunteers received non-invasive electrical stimulation to the frontal and parietal brain areas while deciding how to split money. When stimulated simultaneously, participants showed a modest but consistent increase in generosity toward an anonymous partner, though effects were short-lived and would require repeated sessions for longer-term change. Researchers say this demonstrates a causal link between these networks and altruistic choices and could inform treatment of social-behavior disorders, with ethical safeguards in place.

via BBC|
#altruism#brain-stimulation#decision-making
Giants' Future Hangs in Balance Amid Coaching and QB Uncertainties
sports3 months ago

Giants' Future Hangs in Balance Amid Coaching and QB Uncertainties

The New York Giants chose to kick a field goal instead of going for a touchdown in a critical fourth-and-goal situation, a decision influenced by conventional wisdom and analytics, but it ultimately contributed to their loss as their defense faltered in the final minutes. The article debates whether Daboll's conservative approach was correct or if an aggressive play for the touchdown would have been better.

via Big Blue View|
#analytics#brian-daboll#decision-making
Weekly Horoscope Forecasts for September 14-20, 2025
horoscopes5 months ago

Weekly Horoscope Forecasts for September 14-20, 2025

This week, Mercury enters Libra and Venus enters Virgo, influencing decision-making and love through actions rather than words. The horoscope advises embracing indecisiveness as a chance to gather more information, focusing on mundane tasks to free mental space, and being genuine in relationships. It encourages collaboration, patience with life's uncertainties, and direct communication with friends, emphasizing personal growth and connection during this period.

via The Cut|
#astrology#decision-making#horoscopes