Errors in reward prediction are reflected in the event-related brain potential.

The error-related negativity (ERN) is a negative deflection in the event-related brain potential associated with error processing. A recent theory holds that the ERN is elicited by the impact of a reward prediction error signal carried by the mesencephalic dopamine system on anterior cingulate corte...

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Main Authors: Holroyd, C, Nieuwenhuis, S, Yeung, N, Cohen, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003