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Host: Department of Neurology Location: MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Professor Marc Tittgemeyer | State-dependent control of behaviour: Intersection of metabolic pathways with circuit mechanisms of motivated behaviour

Cognitive Neurology Lecture

Professor Philip Tovote | Integrated cardio-behavioural state dynamics in fear and anxiety

Cognitive Neurology Lecture

Prof. Matthew Larkum | Dendritic Integration Theory - Why anesthesia blocks consciousness

Cognitive Neurology Lecture

Prof. Dr. Patrick Haggard | Somatosensory Qualities: Blix, Müller and beyond

Guest Lecture

Prof. Frederike Petzschner | Control and Compulsive Behavior

Cognitive Neurology Lecture
Compulsive behavior is a common feature of both OCD and pathological gambling, despite their differing motivational contexts. This talk will explore the role of control and agency in the onset and perpetuation of compulsions in these two conditions. Specifically, I will examine how a single belief disturbance, such as a lack of trust in one's avoidance actions or an illusion of control, can trigger and maintain compulsions. Using computational models of cognition in conjunction with empirical data, I will demonstrate the direct link between this disturbance and the severity of compulsions. Overall, this talk will shed light on the importance of control and agency in understanding and treating compulsive behaviors across different contexts. [more]

Prof. Suzanne Higgs | The role of cognitive functions in uncontrolled eating and obesity

Guest Lecture

Prof. Marco Taubert | Predispositions and exercise-induced plasticity in the human brain

Cognitive Neurology Lecture

Prof. Hadas Okon-Singer | Cognitive biases-based support systems for diagnosis and individually-tailored treatment of psychopathology

Cognitive Neurology Lecture

Prof. Tobias Heed | Touch in space: some thoughts on the reference frame debate

Cognitive Neurology Lecture
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