Calendar of events
Tue 3 Oct, '23- |
Guest Speaker: Trapped by Early Learning: Exploration, Attention and the Emergence of Learning Traps - Dr. Brett Hayes, University of New South Wales, SydneyH0.44 - Humanities BuildingSpeaker: Dr. Brett Hayes Title: Trapped by Early Learning: Exploration, Attention and the Emergence of Learning Traps Host: Manos Konstantinidis Abstract: Learning traps arise where early experience leads to a false belief about the reward structure of the environment which, in turn, leads to avoidance of rewarding options. Such traps can lead to inefficient learning, poor economic decisions and the development of negative social stereotypes. In this talk, I outline a program of research which aims to uncover the core cognitive mechanisms that underpin the emergence and persistence of learning traps. Our work examines some of the negative consequences of traps, such as blindness to change in decision-making environments. Finally, we show how an understanding of the mechanisms that underlie trap formation can inform approaches for remediating the negative effects of learning traps. See archive of Previous speakers here |
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Wed 18 Oct, '23- |
Internal Seminar: Presentations featuring Emily Peters, Serkan Deveci and Naomi ChopraH0.44 - Humanities BuildingEmily Peters (12:05-12:20), Serkan Deveci (12:22-12:37), and Naomi Chopra (12:40-12:55) will present. Co-ordinator: Dr Mikhail Spektor |
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Wed 25 Oct, '23- |
Guest Speaker: Pain, Substance Use Disorders and Suicide: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment and Mitigation - Dr. Martin Cheatle, University of PennsylvaniaH0.44 - Humanities BuildingSpeaker: Dr. Martin CheatleLink opens in a new window, University of Pennsylvania Title: Pain, Substance Use Disorders and Suicide: Epidemiology, Risk Assessment and Mitigation Host: Nicole Tang Abstract: The prevalence of suicidal ideation in patients with chronic non cancer pain is significant, ranging from 20 % to over 50 % and it has been estimated that 40% of patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders report a history of suicide attempts. Individuals coping with both pain and co-morbid substance use disorder are highly susceptible to the risk of suicide. This presentation will highlight the hidden epidemic of suicide in individuals with pain and concomitant substance use disorder, outline unique risk factors in this patient population and discuss pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to mitigate the risk of suicide. |
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Thu 18 Jan, '24- |
Guest Speaker: Title TBC - Dr. Tyler Watts, Columbia UniversityMicrosoft TeamsSpeaker: Dr. Tyler Watts, Columbia University Title: Title TBC Host: Dieter Wolke Abstract: TBC Email Hannah Austin for Teams Link |