The Neuro Network

Ep. 29 Controlling Our Gaze: How the Brain Suppresses Distractions in the Real World

Aug 21, 2023
Explore the intricate world of neuroscience and a groundbreaking study on the dopaminergic system's influence on attention. Discover how our brain processes rewards and distractions, and the brain's ability to suppress distractions. Dive into the depths of the human mind and the implications in real-world scenarios like eating disorders and addiction.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Controlling Attention in Our Visual Field
03:05 • 1min
3
The Role of Dopamine in Reward and Motivation
04:23 • 14min
4
Influence of Distractors and Incentive Salience on Object Recognition
18:26 • 5min
5
The Brain's Ability to Suppress Distractions
23:06 • 10min