Activation of DNR serotonin neurons can therefore lead to changes in motivation and behavior. Combining the new technique of high field MRI and optogenetics presented many obstacles that Dr ...

Examples include: academic preparation among stigmatized groups; defensive behavior in performance settings; intrinsic motivation and persistence; criticism and compassion.

When contending with this challenge, the designer of an incentive system faces an important tradeoff between inducing high levels of motivation and inducing the right types of behavior. All incentive ...

Researchers at WashU Medicine identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation ...

Behavioral scientists study when and why individuals engage in specific behaviors by experimentally examining the impact of factors such as conscious thoughts, motivation, social influences, ...