Essays about: "cognitive neuroscience"

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1. 21. Morality and artificial intelligence : The neural correlates of moral cognition and contributing findings from neuroscience to artificial intelligence

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Emma Nicklasson; [2020]
   Keywords : Moral cognition; neural correlates; artificial intelligence; moral judgement;

   Abstract : The essay aims to provide an overview of existing research on moral cognition and its neural correlates, as well as to highlight aspects in which the findings from the field of cognitive neuroscience can add to the understanding of the challenges that arise from having artificial systems as moral decision-makers. Morality is an important characteristic of the human way of life and a central mechanism in the modern society. READ MORE

3. 22. Self-compassion in relation to mental health : A theoretical cognitive neuroscientific overview and an empirical correlation study on Indian university students

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Felicia Edberg; [2020]
   Keywords : mental health; self-compassion; compassion; emotion regulation; cognitive neuroscience;

   Abstract : This thesis reviews the literature on theoretical cognitive neuroscientific findings linked to self-compassion, emotion regulation and compassion. Further, an empirical study was conducted with the aim to investigate correlational findings of self-compassion in relation to mental health in India. READ MORE

4. 23. Moral emotions and their neural correlates

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Darun Hasttyar Hamshin; [2020]
   Keywords : Moral emotions; emotional brain; cognitive neuroscience; compassion; pride; gratitude; guilt; shame; embarrassment;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate and present what the most recent research can disclose about moral emotions and their neural correlates. This literature review provides an overview of some frameworks and theories regarding moral emotions and their neural correlates, with a specific focus on positive and negative moral emotions such as compassion, pride, gratitude, guilt, shame, and embarrassment. READ MORE

5. 24. Moral machines : The neural correlates of moral judgment and its importance for the implementation of artificial moral agency

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Kristin Winnerheim; [2020]
   Keywords : Neural correlates; moral judgment; deficits; machine ethics; artificial moral agents; moral dilemmas;

   Abstract : Society and technology are advancing, in which morality is being artificially implemented into machines, often known as artificial moral agency. Along with this implementation, knowledge about the underpinnings of morality, such as the neurocognitive and ethical basis are an important matter. READ MORE

6. 25. Covert visual attention : An event-related potential study of the N2pc and PD components

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Andreas Karske; [2020]
   Keywords : N2pc; PD; visual search; attentional capture; attention; event-related potential; cognitive neuroscience;

   Abstract : In the study of covert visual attention, two event-related potential (ERP) components have been identified by earlier research. The N2 posterior contralateral (N2pc) component has been suggested to index the enhancement of attention to a specific lateralized target item. READ MORE