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The cognitive, computational neuroscience of motivated behaviour

Our group examines the role of fronto-striatal systems in the brain, their computations and the contributions of different brain chemicals underlying healthy and disrupted motivation. 

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Our research dissects the contributions of different prefrontal regions, their computations and pharmacological basis of the processes that underlie 'social motivation'.

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Why is social cognition demanding?

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When do we decide to be altruistic and help others out?

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How do we predict how motivated others are?​

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Why do things feel effortful?

 

Why do we get fatigued? 

 

​Why can motivation become impaired through ageing and in brain disorders?​

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