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NEUROSCIENCE Neural bases of self-control and adaptive behavior ABSTRACT Influential research suggests that exercising self-control depletes a limited cognitive resource, of unclear identity. But a slack in performance needs not invoke resource...

NEUROSCIENCE Modeling and Measuring Costs of Learning ABSTRACT Theoretical and experimental research is ongoing on models of imperfect perception and how it is impacted by the incentive to learn. The project provides new characterizations of the...

NEUROSCIENCE Cognitive Control Mode Predicts Behavioral Expression of Model-Based Reinforcement-Learning ABSTRACT A converging body of work suggests that cognitive control operates via two distinct operating modes – proactive control and reactive...

NEUROSCIENCE Saving the Masses: The Role of Perceived Efficacy in Charitable Giving ABSTRACT People tend to be more sympathetic and generous to single than to multiple beneficiaries. We identify one factor—perceived efficacy—that when increased...