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Dr. Todd Braver (Washington University): Flexible Neural Mechanisms of Cognitive Control
Research in my lab has focused on the neural mechanisms of cognitive control: the ability to regulate thoughts and actions in an intelligent, goal-directed manner. We have argued that such mechanisms, which involve a network of brain regions centered on the lateral prefrontal cortex, are highly flexible, and can operate in both a proactive and reactive mode. The proactive mode of control is future-oriented, preparatory and sustained in nature, while the reactive mode is transient, stimulus-driven, and frequently engaged by the presence of interference. I will present some recent work highlighting this theoretical approach, as well as the new directions it has taken us in examining the role of motivation on cognitive control.
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2009-03-06 12:00 PM
2009-03-06 01:00 PM
March 06, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm |
| Where | CMB Large Conference Room |
| Contact Name | Noelle Blalock |
| Contact Email | nsblalock@ucdavis.edu |
| Contact Phone | 530-297-4452 |
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CENTER FOR MIND AND BRAIN
LECTURE & LUNCHEON
Dr. Todd Braver
Washington University
"Flexible Neural Mechanisms of Cognitive Control"
Friday, March 6th, 2009
12:00-1:00pm
CMB Large Conference Room
267 Cousteau Place (East Davis)
Free parking available
See webpage for directions: https://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu
LUNCHEON:
Immediately following the talk, from 1:15-2:15pm, there will be a
luncheon in the CMB Conference Room to give students, postdocs and
research assistants an opportunity to get to know Dr. Reuter-Lorenz.
We will provide pizza, salad and beverages and can accommodate up to
20 people.
If you'd like to attend please RSVP to Noelle Blalock (nsblalock@ucdavis.edu)
Abstract:
Research in my lab has focused on the neural mechanisms of
cognitive control: the ability to regulate thoughts and actions in an
intelligent, goal-directed manner. We have argued that such
mechanisms, which involve a network of brain regions centered on the
lateral prefrontal cortex, are highly flexible, and can operate in
both a proactive and reactive mode. The proactive mode of control is
future-oriented, preparatory and sustained in nature, while the
reactive mode is transient, stimulus-driven, and frequently engaged by
the presence of interference. I will present some recent work
highlighting this theoretical approach, as well as the new directions
it has taken us in examining the role of motivation on cognitive control.
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