Jake Gavenas

This study investigates the neural mechanisms of abstract free choice using a delayed-response paradigm and a hierarchical attractor network model, finding that free choices involve slower responses and reduced goal-switching costs.

The paper identifies a mechanism in human medial frontal cortex for detecting errors without external feedback, showing preSMA encodes conflict-dependent forward models that align with error commission.

This study investigates the neural basis of the Readiness Potential (RP) and finds it does not reflect awareness of motor preparation, suggesting metacognitive access to stochastic accumulation instead.

The paper identifies a mechanism for slow-ramping signals in neural networks and validates it using human single-neuron recordings.

This study investigates antecedent pupil dilations (APDs) before voluntary actions and finds they correlate with the timing of conscious intention rather than movement or external stimuli.