The neural basis of error detection: conflict monitoring and the error-related negativity.

According to a recent theory, anterior cingulate cortex is sensitive to response conflict, the coactivation of mutually incompatible responses. The present research develops this theory to provide a new account of the error-related negativity (ERN), a scalp potential observed following errors. Conne...

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Main Authors: Yeung, N, Botvinick, M, Cohen, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004