Welcome to PhD candidate, Benjamin Davey!
Mr Davey’s PhD will investigate the neurocognitive mechanisms behind people's tendency to approach alcohol, also known as alcohol approach bias.
Under the supervision of Professor Victoria Manning, Mr Davey will investigate the neurocognitive mechanisms behind people's tendency to approach alcohol, which is also known as alcohol approach bias.
"My research will use methods such as electroencephalography (EEG), eye tracking, heart rate variability and galvanic skin response, alongside cognitive tasks, to explore how and why people develop an approach bias toward alcohol and whether it can be altered through cognitive training," Mr Davey explains.
"I can see great potential to conduct meaningful research at Turning Point that will be directly applied into practice," he adds.
Mr Davey was born in South Africa, grew up on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, and spent three years studying in the Netherlands. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degrees in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, his main research interest is using neuroimaging to explore human cognition and behaviour.
"I have really enjoyed my time at Turning Point so far," Mr Davey says. "The whole team has been exceptionally welcoming, and I have been impressed by the range of interesting and impactful projects I've encountered."
Welcome, Benjamin Davey!
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