How does dopamine control both movement and learning? New research reveals that acetylcholine acts as a "switch" for dopamine ...

People's decisions are known to be influenced by past experiences, including the outcomes of earlier choices. For over a century, psychologists have been trying to shed light on the processes ...

The ability to make the connection between an event and its consequences -- experts use the term associative learning -- is a crucial skill for adapting to the environment. It has a huge impact on our ...

A learning disorder or disability can alter one’s sense of self and presentation in the world. Treating only one's academic skill problems without understanding how they are embedded in and affect a ...

Long thought of as a generic alarm system, the locus coeruleus may actually be a sophisticated regulator of learning and behavior, according to a new review. Small and seemingly specialized, the brain ...

Hello! My name is Amanda Khader. I am a Licensed School Psychologist in Iowa, and have taken additional graduate courses for my license in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. One service I offer is ...