April 2013 PMID 25574074

Cognitive Control and Motivation.

Beatriz Luna, David J Paulsen, Aarthi Padmanabhan, Charles Geier

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The comments reflect a solid interest in how cognitive control functions, especially highlighting its neural correlates, such as the ACC, and its relevance to mental health and everyday behaviors. Examples include questions about improving cognitive control through meditation and concerns whether society overemphasizes control, with a tone that suggests both curiosity and recognition of the importance of this research.

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Abstract in brief

Adolescence involves increased risky behaviors due to immature cognitive control and heightened sensitivity to rewards, which can lead to negative consequences like higher mortality rates.
The research shows that while adolescents can sometimes control their behavior like adults, they struggle with consistently making optimal responses because their brain systems for cognitive control are still developing.
Using a task that combines reward and inhibition, the studies found that adolescents have delayed but stronger reactions in reward-related brain areas, suggesting differences in how they process rewards and control impulses, potentially explaining risky decision-making during adolescence.]

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Understanding Adolescent Brain Development and Risky Behaviors

Adolescence involves significant psychological, neurological, and social changes. This video discusses how immature cognitive control and heightened reward sensitivity contribute to risky behaviors, highlighting…

Minutos Psíquicos · Jul 15, 2021 619,649 views

Adolescent Brain Development and Risky Decision-Making Insights

Adolescence involves increased risky behaviors due to immature cognitive control and heightened sensitivity to rewards. Research shows adolescents sometimes control behaviors like adults but struggle with consistent…

Kusanagi · Apr 2, 2024 45 views

Saif Farooqi, PhD

@saiffarooqi · X

Fatigue-related Sadness: A temporary state of low mood that arises as a result of physical or mental exhaustion; occurs when the body and mind become depleted of energy, leading to reduced emotional regulation, cognitive control, and motivation; often accompanied by feelings of

Nov 11, 2025 · 449 followers View post →

Saif Farooqi, PhD

@saiffarooqi · X

Nov 11, 2025 · 449 followers View post →

Gayane Galustanian, MD

@GGalustanian · X

There is scientific evidence showing doing disliked activities can improve brain function. A study on cognitive control and motivation found that tasks requiring effort—like those you might dislike (for me it’s HIIT workouts)—ramp up activity in the anterior cingulate cortex https://t.co/TdUPuokWI6

Feb 23, 2025 · 1 like · 572 followers View post →

Susan Britton

@BrainCoachSusan · X

Neuroscientific evidence has shown that the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is associated with cognitive control and motivation. Learners with growth mindset are efficient in error-monitoring and receptive to corrective feedback. https://t.co/NaLkonY0zO

Feb 6, 2025 · 8,402 followers View post →

The Academies

@TheAcademies · X

Feb 6, 2025 · 1,118 followers View post →

Eliana Vassena

@ElianaVassena · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 8, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,208 followers View post →

School of Psychology, University of Birmingham

@UoB_SoP · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 8, 2022 · 12 shares · 3,099 followers View post →

Patricia Lockwood

@thepsychologist · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 5,395 followers View post →

Jennifer Cook

@Jennifer_L_Cook · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 2,412 followers View post →

Lei Zhang | 张磊 (@lei-zhang.bsky.social)

@lei_zhang_lz · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 4,914 followers View post →

@MRC_AIM_DTP

@Impact_Aim_Mrc · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,036 followers View post →

L. Sebastian Contreras-Huerta

@lsebastian_ch · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 279 followers View post →

Toby Wise

@toby_wise · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation. https://t.co/8bbjkxliGB

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,650 followers View post →

Nils Kroemer

@cornu_copiae · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 2,721 followers View post →

Motivation & Social Neuroscience (MSN) lab

@MSNlab · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,100 followers View post →

The Centre for Human Brain Health

@TheCHBH · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 3,152 followers View post →

Marieke vanderSchaaf

@mevanderschaaf · X

RT @brain_apps: Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation.

Nov 7, 2022 · 12 shares · 277 followers View post →

Prof. Matthew Apps

@brain_apps · X

Reminder about this postdoc opportunity in decision #neuroscience #cognitive control and motivation. https://t.co/8bbjkxliGB

Nov 7, 2022 · 11 likes · 12 shares · 4,610 followers View post →

Charan Ranganath

@CharanRanganath · X

RT @brainmadeplain: Taraz Lee (@TarazLee) helps us understand how cognitive control and motivation guide our actions, especially for motor…

Jan 25, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,878 followers View post →

Harrison Ritz

@harrison_ritz · X

RT @brainmadeplain: Taraz Lee (@TarazLee) helps us understand how cognitive control and motivation guide our actions, especially for motor…

Jan 25, 2022 · 4 shares · 2,327 followers View post →

The Brain Made Plain Podcast

@brainmadeplain · X

Jan 25, 2022 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 207 followers View post →

Sanele Pesane

@SanelePesane · X

@TarazLee @GrantEWaugh I want to know about the link between cognitive control and motivation, can you shared some read up?

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 like · 122 followers View post →

Rachel Marsh

@drrachelmarsh · X

RT @GrattonCaterina:

Jan 25, 2021 · 1 share · 509 followers View post →

Caterina Gratton

@GrattonCaterina · X

Jan 25, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 3,246 followers View post →

آية

@Aya_Mousa_yoyo · X

RT @mindtrace: #Psychiatry and the #DSM have been updated constantly.See how cognitive models could be the next step. @DondersInst @BadreLa…

Jan 1, 2021 · 2 shares · 77 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Which is better curiosity driven science or applied science? @KordingLab @DondersInst - With @CoolsControl #science Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/u61yo8eaZU

Sep 16, 2020 · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Cognitive effort is a key indicator of experiencing the use and interaction of design. See how it could be measured in #ux #research @uxpodcast @uxmag @uxmatters - With @CoolsControl #ux #research Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/3zxpbD1YTx

Sep 15, 2020 · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Cognitive control and memory are also tightly linked, but how? @SanfeyLab - With @CoolsControl #memory Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/vGUjw8Kin8

Sep 10, 2020 · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

We hear a lot about #cognitive #enhancers but do they actually work? @BadreLab @DondersInst @tferriss - With @CoolsControl #drugs #medication Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/jQS3Tqkou1

Sep 9, 2020 · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

What is actually cognitive control or executive functioning? Our guest explains. @DondersInst @BadreLab - With @CoolsControl #CognitiveControl Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/TogSMWCMUr

Sep 8, 2020 · 129 followers View post →

Donders Institute

@DondersInst · X

RT @mindtrace: Our guest is at the forefront of research but there are still things we don't know about cognitive control yet. Listen in. @…

Sep 8, 2020 · 1 share · 7,759 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Our guest is at the forefront of research but there are still things we don't know about cognitive control yet. Listen in. @DondersInst - With @CoolsControl #CognitiveControl Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/SszuSjWcnr

Sep 7, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Everyone heard about the famous marshmallow experiment, but how does our brain track opportunity cost? @DondersInst @KordingLab @pmedendorp - With @CoolsControl #OpportunityCost Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/CDhhW3mt1u

Sep 2, 2020 · 1 like · 129 followers View post →

Rish

@rishistyping · X

RT @mindtrace: #attention and cognitive control are tightly linked, but how? @GunnarBlohm @SanfeyLab - With @CoolsControl #attention #Cog…

Aug 31, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,567 followers View post →

Adjmal Sarwary

@AdjmalSarwary · X

RT @mindtrace: #attention and cognitive control are tightly linked, but how? @GunnarBlohm @SanfeyLab - With @CoolsControl #attention #Cog…

Aug 31, 2020 · 2 shares · 122 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

#attention and cognitive control are tightly linked, but how? @GunnarBlohm @SanfeyLab - With @CoolsControl #attention #CognitiveControl Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/Fgrn8M6kYA

Aug 31, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 129 followers View post →

Donders Institute

@DondersInst · X

RT @mindtrace: What cognitive models exist for mental health problems? Our guest explains how they could be of help. @DondersInst @BadreLab…

Aug 28, 2020 · 1 share · 7,759 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

What cognitive models exist for mental health problems? Our guest explains how they could be of help. @DondersInst @BadreLab - With @CoolsControl #models #MentalHealth Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/0S1JH7NayK

Aug 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →

Donders Institute

@DondersInst · X

RT @mindtrace: Social media, video games, and cognitive control. What do these topics have in common? Listen in. @DondersInst @BadreLab -…

Aug 21, 2020 · 1 share · 7,759 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Aug 20, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

You can actually improve your cognitive control but there are trade-offs. Listen in to see which ones they are. @BadreLab @DondersInst - With @CoolsControl #improve Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/hlXXacKsUp

Aug 19, 2020 · 129 followers View post →

Iris van Rooij

@IrisVanRooij · X

RT @mindtrace: We are supposed to be in control and in charge all the time. Does our culture over emphasize cognitive control? @KordingLab…

Aug 18, 2020 · 1 share · 11,825 followers View post →

Roshan Cools' lab

@CoolsControl · X

RT @mindtrace: #Psychiatry and the #DSM have been updated constantly.See how cognitive models could be the next step. @DondersInst @BadreLa…

Aug 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,921 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Aug 18, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

There is a lot of talk about #dopamine and how to measure it, but why don't we measure it direclty in the #brain? @BadreLab @jpeelle - With @CoolsControl #science Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/je9hg3tRQB

Aug 13, 2020 · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

We are supposed to be in control and in charge all the time. Does our culture over emphasize cognitive control? @KordingLab @IrisVanRooij - With @CoolsControl #culture #CognitiveControl Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/pWRH3Gdy9n

Aug 11, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →

Donders Institute

@DondersInst · X

RT @mindtrace: Can we look at meditation as mental training to get better at cognitive control? @BadreLab @DondersInst - With @CoolsContr…

Aug 6, 2020 · 1 share · 7,759 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Can we look at meditation as mental training to get better at cognitive control? @BadreLab @DondersInst - With @CoolsControl #meditation #cognitivecontrol Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/MRngQA11Qp

Aug 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 129 followers View post →

Ceyda Sayalı

@CeydaSayali · X

RT @mindtrace: You can influence your ability of cognitive control. Our guest explains how you can do it. @BadreLab @DondersInst - With @…

Aug 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 736 followers View post →

Adjmal Sarwary

@AdjmalSarwary · X

RT @mindtrace: You can influence your ability of cognitive control. Our guest explains how you can do it. @BadreLab @DondersInst - With @…

Aug 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 122 followers View post →

David Badre

@BadreLab · X

RT @mindtrace: You can influence your ability of cognitive control. Our guest explains how you can do it. @BadreLab @DondersInst - With @…

Aug 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,403 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Aug 4, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 129 followers View post →

Joanna Sierpowska (Asia)

@ASierpowska · X

RT @mindtrace: There are aspects of #ux that link to cognitive control. Listen in and see which ones. @uxpodcast @uxmag @uxmatters - With…

Jul 27, 2020 · 2 shares · 658 followers View post →

Adjmal Sarwary

@AdjmalSarwary · X

RT @mindtrace: There are aspects of #ux that link to cognitive control. Listen in and see which ones. @uxpodcast @uxmag @uxmatters - With…

Jul 27, 2020 · 2 shares · 122 followers View post →

Ping Chen

@lingeringring · X

Listened to #9: The SCIENCE of cognit... from The MindTrace Podcast @Stitcher @mindtrace https://t.co/dvdraDbJjv How does willpower work and how do underlying factors such as cognitive control and motivation influence it? Dr. Roshan Cools gave a talk about her research.

Jul 27, 2020 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

There are aspects of #ux that link to cognitive control. Listen in and see which ones. @uxpodcast @uxmag @uxmatters - With @CoolsControl #ux #cognitivecontrol Check the full episode - https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N https://t.co/BwrCLw5KDH

Jul 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 129 followers View post →

mindtrace

@mindtrace · X

Podcast #9: The SCIENCE of cognitive control and motivation – Roshan Cools https://t.co/YGOTSV2z3N

Jul 20, 2020 · 2 likes · 129 followers View post →

Cognitive Control and Motivation.

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Abstract in brief

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Understanding Adolescent Brain Development and Risky Behaviors

Adolescent Brain Development and Risky Decision-Making Insights