Abstract. There is growing interest in the study of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, as an effective intervention to improve memory. In order to evaluate the relative efficacy of tDCS based on ...
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Sport Psychology ResearchAbstract. This article aims at introducing functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) as a neuroimaging technique for the assessment of cortical processes ...
Abstract. Neurobiological research indicates that altered reward processing is among the most promising risk mechanisms in alcohol use disorder and depression. To elucidate differences and similarities between both disorders, we ...
Neurophysiology and neuropsychology of bipolar disordersPatients with bipolar disorder are characterized by cognitive impairments, not only during depressive and manic episodes, but also after remission of clinical symptoms. These cognitive dysfunctions ...
Neurobiological basis of emotion regulationOne of the most central human skills is the ability to regulate emotions that are elicited by external or internal events depending on the situational demands and the organism’s short- or long-term goals. These ...
Crime Scene BrainThe questions whether and how human behavior is determined or modifiable, influence major portions of current neurocognition. Especially for the field of delinquent behavior, its underlying causes are currently more and more frequently ...
Functional Hemispheric Assymetry of Self-ControlAbstract: The conscious control of thought, action, and emotions may be considered as a distinctive feature of human cognition. Moreover, the ability to override immediate urges is not only relevant for ...
Abstract: Neuroplasticity research in connection with mental disorders has recently bridged the gap between basic neurobiology and applied neuropsychology. A non-invasive method in the gerbil (Meriones unguiculus) - the restricted versus enriched breading ...