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Integrating States, Traits, and a Dual-process Approach with Criminal Decision-making Literature: Theoretical and Methodological Advancements
When assessing what factors promote or deter criminal behavior, theories have primarily focused on: 1) distal, individual differences or 2) proximal, decision-making factors about perceived costs and benefits. By remaining ... -
Mountains, cities, random forests: new and old frontiers in geographical psychology
The present dissertation offers a big data window into the causes and consequences of geo- graphical differences in personality. After an initial introduction to the field and a broad over- view of the relevant literature ... -
The role of frontal-striatal circuits in instrumental behaviour
Behaviour can be goal-directed, when performing an action to obtain a specific goal, and it can be habitual, whereby a stimulus in the environment can trigger a response regardless of the outcome. Behavioural output can ... -
Neuromodulation and neural circuits underlying cognitive flexibility in the rat
Cognitive flexibility refers to how individuals adapt their behaviour to changes in the environment. Although important for survival and wellbeing, cognitive flexibility is impaired in a wide range of neurological and ...
