Exploring how we understand causes of health and illness
Conte Center: Understanding Latent Cause Inference in Health and Illness
This study is looking at how people understand and make sense of health and illness information, especially how they recognize familiar versus new situations, to see how this might relate to mental health issues, and it's for anyone interested in learning more about how our thinking affects our well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Princeton University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Princeton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10862336 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals categorize and interpret information related to health and illness, focusing on the cognitive process known as latent cause inference. By examining how people differentiate between familiar and new situations, the study aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms that may contribute to various mental health conditions. The research employs computational models to analyze individual differences in this cognitive process and its relationship to mental health symptoms, while also exploring the neural circuitry involved. Participants may undergo assessments to evaluate their cognitive processes and mental health status.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing anxiety disorders or other mental health symptoms related to cognitive processing.
Not a fit: Patients with no cognitive processing issues or those not experiencing mental health symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of mental health conditions by identifying cognitive processes that contribute to these disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding cognitive processes related to mental health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Princeton, UNITED STATES
- Princeton University — Princeton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Niv, Yael — Princeton University
- Study coordinator: Niv, Yael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.