The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity
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The Psychology and Neuroscience of Curiosity
Curiosity is a basic element of our cognition, but its biological function, mechanisms, and neural underpinning remain poorly understood. It is nonetheless a motivator for learning, influential in decision-making, and crucial for healthy development. One factor limiting our understanding of it is the lack of a widely agreed upon delineation of what is and is not curiosity. Another factor is the...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neuron
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0896-6273
DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2015.09.010