Most reward-related electroencephalogram (EEG) studies focus exclusively on the feedback-
related negativity (FRN, also known as feedback negativity or FN, medial-frontal negativity or …

The amount of mental effort we invest in a task is influenced by the reward we can expect if
we perform that task well. However, some of the rewards that have the greatest potential for …

Multi-Attribute Task Battery (MATB) is a computerized flight simulator for aviation-related
tasks, suitable for non-pilots and available in many versions, including open source. MATB …

The size of the eyes' pupils determines how much light enters the eye and also how well this
light is focused. Through this route, pupil size shapes the earliest stages of visual …

The dual mechanisms of control account suggests that cognitive control may be
implemented through relatively proactive mechanisms in anticipation of stimulus onset, or …

Reward anticipation is a complex process including cue evaluation, motor preparation, and
feedback anticipation. The present study investigated whether these psychological …

Performance monitoring (PM) is a vital component of adaptive behavior and known to be
influenced by motivation. We examined effects of potential gain (PG) and loss avoidance …

In three experiments, individual differences in preparatory control in the Stroop task were
examined. Participants performed variants of the Stroop task while pupillary responses were …

Cognitive flexibility is critical for intelligent behavior. However, its execution is effortful and
often suboptimal. Recent work indicates that flexible behavior can be improved by the …

Gender differences in navigation performance are a recurrent and controversial topic.
Previous research suggests that men outperform women in navigation tasks and that men …