Comments on: Decision-making research in autism and schizophrenia: Implications for each other http://the-mouse-trap.com/2008/11/12/decision-making-research-in-autism-and-schizophrenia-implications-for-each-other/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:55:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Azkyroth http://the-mouse-trap.com/2008/11/12/decision-making-research-in-autism-and-schizophrenia-implications-for-each-other/#comment-357 Azkyroth Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:51:00 +0000 http://the-mouse-trap.com/?p=287#comment-357 I saw this study's abstract; my take on it: While I can see why this ability would cause friction with the neuromajority, I am absolutely in awe of the level of mental gymnastics needed to straight-facedly characterize reduced susceptibility to emotional manipulation as a "deficit" or "failure." I saw this study’s abstract; my take on it: While I can see why this ability would cause friction with the neuromajority, I am absolutely in awe of the level of mental gymnastics needed to straight-facedly characterize reduced susceptibility to emotional manipulation as a “deficit” or “failure.”

]]> By: Sandy G http://the-mouse-trap.com/2008/11/12/decision-making-research-in-autism-and-schizophrenia-implications-for-each-other/#comment-293 Sandy G Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:40:00 +0000 http://the-mouse-trap.com/?p=287#comment-293 Hi Neuroskeptic,<br/><br/>The findings of Martino et al, didn't surprise me either, but they are important as they fit in the broader framework.<br/><br/>The antidepressant and neurogeneisis article on your blog is truly great and I found it very useful. I've subscriber to the feed and hope to read more of your wonderful blog! Hi Neuroskeptic,

The findings of Martino et al, didn’t surprise me either, but they are important as they fit in the broader framework.

The antidepressant and neurogeneisis article on your blog is truly great and I found it very useful. I’ve subscriber to the feed and hope to read more of your wonderful blog!

]]> By: Neuroskeptic http://the-mouse-trap.com/2008/11/12/decision-making-research-in-autism-and-schizophrenia-implications-for-each-other/#comment-292 Neuroskeptic Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://the-mouse-trap.com/?p=287#comment-292 The Martino et. al. study is very interesting - although I have to say, the findings don't surprise me!<br/><br/>I wonder how people with mPFC damage, like Phineas Gage, would perform on that task - if you read Damasio's account of mPFC lesion patients, they are very deliberate and "rational" in their decision making, to the point of being unable to actually commit to any choices. Although they can also show hyper-emotionality in other situations.<br/><br/>Also, on another note, I know you're interested in the neurogenesis theory of depression and antidepressants. I thought you might like a post I made <a HREF="neuroskeptic.blogspot.com/2008/11/prozac-made-my-cells-spiky.html" REL="nofollow">here</a>.<br/><br/>Neuroskeptic The Martino et. al. study is very interesting – although I have to say, the findings don’t surprise me!

I wonder how people with mPFC damage, like Phineas Gage, would perform on that task – if you read Damasio’s account of mPFC lesion patients, they are very deliberate and “rational” in their decision making, to the point of being unable to actually commit to any choices. Although they can also show hyper-emotionality in other situations.

Also, on another note, I know you’re interested in the neurogenesis theory of depression and antidepressants. I thought you might like a post I made here.

Neuroskeptic

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