Understanding how we learn, make decisions, and remember information
Official title: Neural computations of learning, decision-making and memory
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11158739 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how anxiety and stress affect the way we learn, make decisions, and remember things, and it's for anyone interested in understanding these connections better while participating in fun games and tasks over two days.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $586,729 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH133886-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11158739 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults from the general population who experience symptoms of anxiety or stress-related disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience anxiety or stress-related symptoms may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the fundamental processes involved in learning, decision-making, and memory, particularly how these processes relate to anxiety and stress-related disorders. By conducting behavioral studies with a large group of participants and using functional MRI scans, the researchers aim to identify how computations of value, uncertainty, and prediction errors influence behavior. The study will utilize a combination of established decision-making tasks and innovative game-like experiments to gather comprehensive data on these cognitive processes. Participants will engage in activities designed to assess their learning and memory capabilities over two days.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for individuals suffering from anxiety and related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the neural correlates of learning and decision-making, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Levy, Ifat — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Levy, Ifat
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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.