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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.
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We examine the contributions of different prefrontal regions, their computations and pharmacological basis of the processes that underlie 'social motivation'.
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Why is social cognition demanding?
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When do we decide to be altruistic and help others out?
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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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