Neural correlates of decision processes: neural and mental chronometry

Recent studies aim to explain the duration and variability of behavioral reaction time in terms of neural processes. The time taken to make choices is occupied by at least two processes. Neurons in sensorimotor structures accumulate evidence that leads to alternative categorizations, while other neu...

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Published inCurrent opinion in neurobiology Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 182 - 186
Main Author Schall, Jeffrey D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2003
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Animals
Brain - physiology
Decision Making - physiology
Discrimination (Psychology) - physiology
Humans
Models, Biological
Neurons - physiology
Photic Stimulation
Psychomotor Performance - physiology
Reaction Time - physiology
Visual Perception - physiology
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Summary:Recent studies aim to explain the duration and variability of behavioral reaction time in terms of neural processes. The time taken to make choices is occupied by at least two processes. Neurons in sensorimotor structures accumulate evidence that leads to alternative categorizations, while other neurons within these structures prepare and initiate overt responses. These distinct stages of stimulus encoding and response preparation support variable but flexible behavior.
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ISSN:0959-4388
1873-6882
DOI:10.1016/S0959-4388(03)00039-4