Nat Commun March 2016 PMID 27020312

Computations of uncertainty mediate acute stress responses in humans.

Archy O de Berker, Robb B Rutledge, Christoph Mathys, Louise Marshall, Gemma F Cross, Raymond J Dolan, Sven Bestmann

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The overall tone reflects mild interest and recognition of the study's relevance, especially through the mention of economic uncertainty as a related concept, but lacks detailed critique or enthusiasm. The choice of words like 'may be of interest' and references to economic stress contribute to a cautious, somewhat observational attitude rather than active engagement.

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The study shows that subjective uncertainty significantly influences both psychological and physical stress responses.
The researchers established this by having participants associate visual cues with electric shocks while measuring their stress levels through salivary cortisol and other physiological indicators.
These findings suggest that stress can help individuals adjust and perform better in uncertain situations, highlighting its potential adaptive role in learning.

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@sheesh90840506 This study may be of interest. Similar conceptually. https://t.co/44orxFYYyN

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