Developmental differences in reward-learning and functional connectivity
Zsófia Karlócai, Johan Vegelius, Ebba Widegren, Johan Lundin Kleberg, Barry Karlsson, David Fällmar, Johanna Mårtensson, Karin Brocki, Nils Kroemer, Malin Gingnell, Andreas Frick · FENS Forum 2024
Aims: Adolescence is a critical period characterized by increased sensation-seeking, risk-taking, and sensitivity to rewards, alongside neural and behavioral changes. Research suggests that alterations in functional connectivity within and between cortical and subcortical areas optimize interregional communication, impacting reward processing and decision-making. Hormonal changes, notably gonadal hormones, significantly influence adolescent behavior and brain development. This study aims to elucidate adolescent behavior through a reward learning paradigm while investigating underlying neuronal
ePoster · Neuroscience