Sørensen, Fjell, and Walhovd’s 2023 research introduces Generalized Additive Latent and Mixed Models (GALAMMs), a methodological advancement designed for analyzing complex clustered data. This approach holds particular relevance for cognitive neuroscience, offering robust tools for examining how cognitive and neural traits develop over time. Background Traditional models used in cognitive …
Peering into Decision Making: Exploration of Modeling Eye Movements
The study by Wedel, Pieters, and van der Lans (2023) reviews advancements in modeling eye movements to understand decision-making processes. Eye tracking offers valuable insights into perceptual and cognitive mechanisms, making it a powerful tool for studying how individuals evaluate and make decisions. Background Eye movement studies have been instrumental …
Decision Acuity and Its Impact on Mental Health
Moutoussis et al. (2021) introduce “decision acuity” as a measurable cognitive construct distinct from intelligence quotient (IQ). Their research investigates how decision acuity relates to mental health, social functioning, and brain connectivity, offering new insights into the interplay between cognition and psychopathology. Background Decision-making has long been recognized as a …