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We work to better understand understand the neural underpinnings of executive function, those abilities that allow us to guide our behavior in a goal-oriented and purposeful manner. The techniques used in the lab include MR spectroscopy, structural MRI and functional MRI (including resting-state and task-based methods). They are used in conjunction with measures of an individual's behavior on different cognitive tasks, along with measures of how individuals differ in dimensions related to psychopathology, such as depression and worry. In addition, we use Machine Learning techniques derived from Computer Science to aid in the analysis and interpretation of brain imaging data.
In addition to research, Marie is involved in expanding knowledge about Cognitive Neuroscience to students via her textbook, and to the field more generally via her service as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience.
The latest edition of Marie's Textbook (published by Cambridge University Press)
Banich, M.T. & Compton, R.J. , 4th edition
Updated fully, this accessible and comprehensive text highlights the most important theoretical, conceptual and methodological issues in cognitive neuroscience. Written by two experienced teachers, the consistent narrative ensures that students link concepts across chapters, and the careful selection of topics enables them to grasp the big picture without getting distracted by details. Clinical applications such as developmental disorders, brain injuries and dementias are highlighted. In addition, analogies and examples within the text, opening case studies, and 'In Focus' boxes engage students and demonstrate the relevance of the material to real-world concerns. Students are encouraged to develop the critical thinking skills that will enable them to evaluate future developments in this fast-moving field. A new chapter on neuroscience and society considers how cognitive neuroscience issues relate to the law, education, and ethics, highlighting the clinical and real-world relevance. An expanded online package includes a test bank.
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- Part 1 Fundamentals
- Chapter 1 Introduction to the Nervous System
- Chapter 2 Historical Perspectives
- Chapter 3 Methods
- Part II Neural Bases of Mental Functions
- Chapter 4 Motor Control
- Chapter 5 Sensation and Perception
- Chapter 6 Object Recognition
- Chapter 7 Spatial Cognition
- Chapter 8 Language
- Chapter 9 Memory and Learning
- Chapter 10 Attention
- Chapter 11 Executive Function and Higher-Order Thinking
- Chapter 12 Emotion
- Chapter 13 Social Cognition
- Part III Broader Applications
- Chapter 14 Psychopathology
- Chapter 15 Brain Development and Plasticity
- Chapter 16 Generalized Cognitive Disorders
- Chapter 17 Cognitive Neuroscience and Society
- Glossary
- References
- Index
Cognitive Neuroscience Society
Marie currently serves on the governing board for the
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"The Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) is committed to the development of mind and brain research aimed at investigating the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of cognition.
The term cognitive neuroscience has now been with us for almost three decades, and identifies an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the nature of thought."
Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience (CABN)
From 2015-2020, Marie served as Editor-in-Chief of Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Neuroscience (CABN). CABN, published under the auspices of the Psychonomic Soceity, is the leading vehicle for strongly psychologically motivated studies of brain–behavior relationships, through the presentation of papers that integrate psychological theory and the conduct and interpretation of the neuroscientific data.
Read her editor's statement on how the journal works to advance the field by linking psychological theory, neuroscientific methods, and computational approaches.