Scientists scan brains to see how motivation boosts memory
NCT ID NCT06257433
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study uses brain scans to understand how motivation influences memory. 80 healthy adults will play a treasure chest game inside an MRI machine, where they learn which keys open chests and recall what's inside. The goal is to see how brain regions involved in motivation and memory work together during active learning.
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