Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour

Investigating the role of pragmatic visual signals in language emergence using communication games and agent-based models

Abstract Studying the emergence of language has often relied on communication games and agent-based models, with a strong focus on referential linguistic signals, often overlooking pragmatic signals that are frequently expressed visually, such as facial signals. These signals are...

Anxiety state-related task disengagement varies with trait anxiety

Cognitively demanding tasks are often perceived as costly, leading to effort avoidance, particularly in populations with motivational impairments. Research on anxiety and cognitive effort are mixed: some suggest anxiety increases effort cost, while others indicate it can motivate...

Simultaneous T 1 and T 2 Mapping in the Brain With QuantoRAGE : An MP2RAGE Variant Using T 2 ‐Prepared Inversion

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop and validate a repeatable and reproducible approach, QuantoRAGE, for simultaneous whole‐brain T 1 and T 2 mapping using adiabatic magnetization preparation. Methods QuantoRAGE is a 3D FLASH‐based sequence using an adiabatic T 2 ‐prepared inversion foll...

International Modified Delphi Consensus on Assessment and Management of Covert Brain Infarction

BackgroundCovert brain infarction (CBI) is a frequent incidental neuroradiological finding increasingly recognized as clinically relevant due to its association with stroke, cognitive decline, and other adverse outcomes. However, substantial uncertainty remains regarding its opti...

The Early Childhood Curiosity Questionnaire: Development and Psychometric Properties in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Germany

Curiosity in early childhood is associated with exploration, learning, and cognitive growth, yet little is known about how trait curiosity can be reliably assessed in preschoolers. This paper reports the development and validation of a caregiver-report measure designed to assess...