Delay discounting refers to the depreciation of the value of a reward as a function of the time
it takes to obtain it. Growing evidence shows altered delay discounting in several …

Temporal discounting is a phenomenon where a reward loses its value as a function of time
(eg, a reward is more valuable immediately than when it delays in time). This is a type of …

Individual differences in striatal dopamine synthesis capacity have been associated with
working memory capacity, trait impulsivity, and spontaneous eye-blink rate (sEBR), as …

Background: Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide,
disproportionately affecting young men. Heavy episodic drinking is particularly prevalent …

Abstract Purpose of Review Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a significant public health
problem. Understanding the behavioral and personal factors that influence risk and …

Molecular and functional imaging techniques have been used and combined with
pharmacological probes to evaluate the role of dopamine in impulsivity. Overall, strong …

Dopamine neurotransmission has been consistently associated with individual differences
in impulsive choice. Clinical and preclinical evidence suggests that low striatal dopamine D …

Rationale The cognitive control dilemma describes the necessity to balance two antagonistic
modes of attention: stability and flexibility. Stability refers to goal-directed thought, feeling, or …

Aim: Serotonergic activity in the central nervous system negatively correlates with
personality traits associated with aggression, impulsivity and anger. MAOA is involved in the …

This dissertation project investigated neurophysiological mechanisms contributing to
emotional cue effects on temporal discounting (TD). Due to its high intraindividual stability …