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Centre for Human Brain Health, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham
Our research looks at the cognitive, computational neuroscience of motivated behaviour - in particular the role of fronto-striatal systems in the brain, their computations and the contributions of different brain chemicals underlying healthy and disrupted motivation.
We examine the contributions of different prefrontal regions, their computations and pharmacological basis of the processes that underlie 'social motivation'.
Why is social cognition demanding?
When do we decide to be altruistic and help others out?
How do we predict how motivated others are?
Why do things feel effortful?
Why do we get fatigued?
Why can motivation become impaired through ageing and in brain disorders?
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