A characterization of the neural representation of confidence during probabilistic learning

• Published in: NeuroImage (Orlando, Fla.) Vol. 268; p. 119849
• Main Authors: Bounmy, Tiffany, Eger, Evelyn, Meyniel, Florent
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.2023; Elsevier Limited; Elsevier
• Subjects: Activity patterns; Bayes Theorem; Bayesian analysis; Confidence; Functional MRI; Humans; Learning; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Mathematical models; Neural coding; Observational learning; Predictions; Probabilistic inference; Probability; Probability Learning; Uncertainty; Learning; Uncertainty; Functional MRI; Confidence; Probabilistic inference

•Human learning includes a Bayesian (statistically ideal) representation of confidence.•We used high-field (7T) MRI and surface-based analysis for precise brain mapping.•The identified representation of confidence is specific, invariant and functional.•Confidence is neurally distinct from surprise a...