2024
Convergent Validity of Experimental Cognitive Tests in a Large Community Sample
Dean A, Pochon J, Bilder R, Sabb F, Congdon E, Ghahremani D, Karlsgodt K, van Erp T, Schwarzlose R, Cannon T, Freimer N, London E. Convergent Validity of Experimental Cognitive Tests in a Large Community Sample. Assessment 2024, 32: 1008-1026. PMID: 39523501, PMCID: PMC12397545, DOI: 10.1177/10731911241283410.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExperimental cognitive testsConvergent validityInhibitory controlFactor analysisCognitive testsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskTests of working memoryMultigroup confirmatory factor analysisDelay-discounting taskReversal learning taskStop-signal taskExperimental cognitive measuresTraditional neuropsychological testsAttention Network TestThree-factor structureConfirmatory factor analysisExploratory factor analysisDiscounting taskRemember-knowRisk TaskTask switchingCognitive measuresNeuropsychological testsCognitive domainsPsychiatric diagnosis
2021
Avoidance in Adolescence: The Balloon Risk Avoidance Task (BRAT)
Crowley M, van Noordt S, Castagna P, Vaca F, Wu J, Lejuez C, Mayes L. Avoidance in Adolescence: The Balloon Risk Avoidance Task (BRAT). Journal Of Psychopathology And Behavioral Assessment 2021, 44: 297-311. DOI: 10.1007/s10862-021-09928-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBalloon Analogue Risk TaskAvoidance behaviorRisk TaskMore avoidance behaviorSubset of youthRisk-taking behaviorMotivational correlatesBehavioral measuresAnxiety symptomsAvoidance taskLate adolescenceDiscriminant validityValidity dataDepressed moodAdolescenceAge 10TaskYouthAvoidanceAnxietyGreater levelsSignificant positive associationClinical implicationsPositive associationLess attentionDaily cannabis use in adolescents who smoke tobacco is associated with altered late-stage feedback processing: A high-density electrical mapping study
Morie KP, Wu J, Potenza MN, Krishnan-Sarin S, Mayes LC, Hammond CJ, Crowley MJ. Daily cannabis use in adolescents who smoke tobacco is associated with altered late-stage feedback processing: A high-density electrical mapping study. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2021, 139: 82-90. PMID: 34052575, PMCID: PMC8314801, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.05.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskFeedback processingBIS-11 scoresImpulsiveness ScaleHigh-density electrical mapping studyHigher BIS-11 scoresElectrical mapping studyBarratt Impulsiveness ScaleConsequences of useRisk-taking behaviorNon-smoking adolescentsRisk TaskHigh impulsivityP300 amplitudeConcurrent EEGImpulsivityWin conditionSubstance abuseAdolescentsNicotine dependenceDaily tobaccoDaily cannabisCannabisConcurrent tobaccoCannabis smoking
2019
The development of adaptive risk taking and the role of executive functions in a large sample of school-age boys and girls
Bell MD, Imal AE, Pittman B, Jin G, Wexler BE. The development of adaptive risk taking and the role of executive functions in a large sample of school-age boys and girls. Trends In Neuroscience And Education 2019, 17: 100120. PMID: 31685124, DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2019.100120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskSchool-aged boysExecutive functionRisk TaskPartial mediatorAcademic achievementRisk takingBetter mathChild's schoolSchool characteristicsMiddle schoolLarge sampleTotal scoreSchoolsRecklessnessChildrenBoysBetter decisionsEmotionsGradeMeasuresFunctioningTaskProficiencyTaking
2018
Risk Taking and Self-Regulation in Children
Jin G, Imal A, Wexler B, Bell M. Risk Taking and Self-Regulation in Children. 2018, 114-115. DOI: 10.1145/3197768.3203169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBalloon Analogue Risk TaskExecutive functionReal-world risky behaviorsBetter executive functionRisk-taking propensityCognitive developmentRisk TaskSelf-RegulationCognitive skillsetsRisk toleranceRisky behaviorsRisk takingSubstance abuseFrontal lobeDangerous behaviorGrades KUnsafe sex practicesChildrenCriminal activityTotal pointsTaskYouthAbuseTakingBehavior
2017
Risk-taking, peer-influence and child maltreatment: A neurocognitive investigation
Hoffmann F, Puetz V, Viding E, Sethi A, Palmer A, McCrory E. Risk-taking, peer-influence and child maltreatment: A neurocognitive investigation. Social Cognitive And Affective Neuroscience 2017, 13: nsx124-. PMID: 29069467, PMCID: PMC5793726, DOI: 10.1093/scan/nsx124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight anterior insulaMT groupBalloon Analogue Risk TaskMore anxiety symptomsPsychiatric disordersAnterior insulaFuture psychopathologyAnxiety symptomsChildrenDifferential effectsNeural correlatesNeurocognitive investigationsRisk-taking behaviorPeer influenceChild maltreatmentRiskGroupNeural levelMaltreatmentRisk TaskSymptomsInsulaAssessing naturalistic risk-taking in nondaily smokers using a novel momentary balloon analogue risk task
MacLean R, Smyth J, Geier C, Wilson S. Assessing naturalistic risk-taking in nondaily smokers using a novel momentary balloon analogue risk task. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2017, 171: e125. DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.08.348.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Implicit Motivational Processes Underlying Smoking in American and Dutch Adolescents
Larsen H, Kong G, Becker D, Cousijn J, Boendermaker W, Cavallo D, Krishnan-Sarin S, Wiers R. Implicit Motivational Processes Underlying Smoking in American and Dutch Adolescents. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2014, 5: 51. PMID: 24904435, PMCID: PMC4032927, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00051.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive biasesDutch adolescentsAttentional biasInhibition skillsAmerican adolescentsNicotine dependenceBalloon Analogue Risk TaskApproach-avoidance biasEmotional Stroop taskStronger attentional biasImplicit Association TaskApproach-avoidance taskDrug-related stimuliGroup of smokersAvoidance biasGreater nicotine dependenceStroop taskMotivational processesNeutral stimuliRelative predictive valueAssociation taskNon-smoking adolescentsRisk TaskAdolescent smokersDaily cigarette usePreliminary evidence for normalization of risk taking by modafinil in chronic cocaine users
Canavan SV, Forselius EL, Bessette AJ, Morgan PT. Preliminary evidence for normalization of risk taking by modafinil in chronic cocaine users. Addictive Behaviors 2014, 39: 1057-1061. PMID: 24642345, PMCID: PMC4026273, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.02.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskBART scoresHealthy participantsCocaine-dependent individualsCocaine dependenceChronic cocaine usersEffects of modafinilCognitive effectsRisk TaskBehavioral measuresChronic cocaine useDependent individualsWake-promoting agentNormalization of riskRisk takingSubstance useCognitive impairmentPreliminary evidenceCocaine usersHigher scoresModafinilParticipantsCocaine useSleep disordersModafinil treatment
2013
Adolescent Balloon Analog Risk Task and Behaviors that Influence Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Injury.
Vaca FE, Walthall JM, Ryan S, Moriarty-Daley A, Riera A, Crowley MJ, Mayes LC. Adolescent Balloon Analog Risk Task and Behaviors that Influence Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Injury. AAAM Annual Conference 2013, 57: 77-88. PMID: 24406948, PMCID: PMC3861840.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMotor vehicle crash involvementCrash injuriesBalloon Analogue Risk TaskRisk behaviorsClinical encountersSelf-reported risk behaviorsMotor vehicle crash injuriesAdolescent health clinicMean numberHospital emergency departmentSubsequent traumatic injuryHealth risk behaviorsCrash involvementBusy clinical environmentEffective screening measuresReal-world risk-taking behaviorsRisk TaskEmergency departmentAdolescent patientsHealth clinicsTraumatic injuryPrevention interventionsInjuryInfluence riskSubstance use
2010
Behavioral Characteristics and Neural Mechanisms Mediating Performance in a Rodent Version of the Balloon Analog Risk Task
Jentsch JD, Woods JA, Groman SM, Seu E. Behavioral Characteristics and Neural Mechanisms Mediating Performance in a Rodent Version of the Balloon Analog Risk Task. Neuropsychopharmacology 2010, 35: 1797-1806. PMID: 20375994, PMCID: PMC3055471, DOI: 10.1038/npp.2010.47.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskRisk TaskPotential food rewardsMedial prefrontal cortexBiomarker of vulnerabilityRodent versionRisk-taking behaviorNeural basisIncentive motivationSuboptimal respondingFood rewardOrbitofrontal cortexPrefrontal cortexNeural circuitryHigh risk takingRewardGreater rewardsSubset of ratsLaboratory measuresFood pelletsHigh-risk behaviorsBehavioral characteristicsTaskCortexGreat public health concern
2009
Risk-Taking and the Feedback Negativity Response to Loss among At-Risk Adolescents
Crowley MJ, Wu J, Crutcher C, Bailey CA, Lejuez CW, Mayes LC. Risk-Taking and the Feedback Negativity Response to Loss among At-Risk Adolescents. Developmental Neuroscience 2009, 31: 137-148. PMID: 19372694, PMCID: PMC2746826, DOI: 10.1159/000207501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFeedback error-related negativityEvent-related potentialsEvent-related brain potentialsFronto-central scalp regionsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskError-related negativityP300-like componentHigh-risk sampleRisk-taking propensityBrain potentialsReward feedbackMonetary feedbackAdolescent sampleRisk TaskRisk adolescentsScalp regionsMonetary gainsFeedback typeLow-risk behaviorsNorepinephrine systemAdolescentsComplementary functioning
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