To create neural representations of external stimuli, the brain performs a number of processing steps that transform its inputs. For fundamental attributes, such as stimulus contrast, this involves one or ore nonlinearities that are believed to optimise the neural code to represent features of the natural environment. Here we ask if the same is also…Continue Reading Nonlinear transduction of emotional facial expression
Day: April 20, 2020
The effects of goal types on psychological outcomes in active and insufficiently active adults in a walking task: Further evidence for open goals
This study aimed to extend recent work on the effects of goal types in physical activity (PA; Swann, Hooper et al., 2020) by comparing the effects of SMART, open, and do-your-best (DYB) goals on performance and psychological responses in active and insufficiently active adults in a walking task. It is common…Continue Reading The effects of goal types on psychological outcomes in active and insufficiently active adults in a walking task: Further evidence for open goals
Understanding sickness absence in the ambulance service
Ambulance service employees have high sickness absence rates compared to other National Health Service (NHS) occupations. The aim of this study was to understand factors linked to sickness absence in front-line ambulance service staff by determining whether there was an association between work and daily (non-work-related) stress, coping styles, demographic variables (health conditions, overtime hours,…Continue Reading Understanding sickness absence in the ambulance service