How memory influences decision-making during adolescence
Computational and neurodevelopmental mechanisms of memory-guided decision-making
This study is looking at how memory affects the choices teenagers make, using cool brain imaging technology to understand how their brains work during this important time in their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia Univ New York Morningside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10880592 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between memory development and decision-making in adolescents, focusing on how these cognitive processes interact and evolve. By utilizing advanced techniques from computational neuroscience, including artificial neural networks and neuroimaging, the study aims to uncover the neural pathways that guide decision-making. The research will explore how specific and generalized memory influences both adaptive and maladaptive behaviors in youth, providing insights into the cognitive challenges faced during this critical developmental period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who may be experiencing challenges with decision-making or behavioral issues.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 or those not experiencing decision-making difficulties may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for maladaptive decision-making in adolescents, potentially reducing the risk of psychopathology.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the cognitive processes involved in decision-making, but this specific approach integrating computational models is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia Univ New York Morningside — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Insel, Catherine — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
- Study coordinator: Insel, Catherine
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.