The Transformation of Social Experiences into Adaptive Memories
Cancelled
Notice of Cancellation: Psychology Seminar Scheduled for Friday, February 2We regret to inform you that the Psychology Seminar planned for this Friday has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The external speaker, Dr. Murty, is unable to attend due to a family emergency. Dr. Murty extends his apologies for any inconvenience caused and expresses his sincere regret for not being able to engage with us as anticipated. We appreciate your understanding and will provide updates regarding future events.
Title:
The Transformation of Social Experiences into Adaptive Memories
Info:
Dr. Vishnu (Deepu) Murty
Temple University
Date:
Friday, February 2, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM MST
Where:
P226, Biological Sciences Building
Abstract:
Our social worlds are complex, necessitating the ability to prioritize events that will help us maintain adaptive decisions in social contexts. But how do we draw on prior experiences to help us navigate social dynamics. While a prior literature in social psychology has emphasized implicit learning systems that help guide these types of behaviors (i.e., impression formation, value-based learning), rodent and human work alike has highlighted a critical role for the hippocampus in adaptive social behaviors. Here, I will present a series of behavioral and neuroimaging studies capturing the role of the hippocampus and associated episodic memories in guiding social decision-making, and will highlight a few studies in non-social contexts to better understand the underlying mechanisms.