Understanding how internal feelings affect decision-making
Learning as a window into how internal states influence decision-making
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COLUMBIA UNIV NEW YORK MORNINGSIDE · NIH-10906307
This study looks at how our feelings and thoughts affect the choices we make, using animals to learn more about how experts and beginners think differently when making decisions based on what they see.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIV NEW YORK MORNINGSIDE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10906307 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how internal states, such as emotions and cognitive processes, influence decision-making in individuals. By studying both long-term and short-term learning in animals, the project aims to uncover the neural mechanisms that differentiate expert responses from novice ones in decision-making scenarios. The researchers will utilize a standardized behavioral task where animals make judgments based on visual cues, allowing for detailed analysis of their behavior and neural activity. This approach will help identify how changes in internal states occur during learning and how they affect decision-making processes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who may benefit from insights into decision-making and internal state management.
Not a fit: Patients without autism or those not experiencing decision-making challenges may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of decision-making processes, potentially benefiting individuals with conditions like autism by informing therapeutic strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding decision-making through similar behavioral tasks, indicating that this approach is grounded in established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIV NEW YORK MORNINGSIDE — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHURCHLAND, ANNE KATHRYN — COLUMBIA UNIV NEW YORK MORNINGSIDE
- Study coordinator: CHURCHLAND, ANNE KATHRYN
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.
Conditions: Autistic Disorder