Tutorial

Question 0

What is risky decision making when rewards and losses are uncertain associated with the activation of?

Answer 0

Anterior cingulate cortex, orbitofrontal regions and the striatum.
More generally the ACC is activated with problem solving, motivation and anticipation of the consequences of an action.

Question 1

What plays an essential role when relating actions to their consequences. Representing the expected value of actions and the likelihood of errors.

Answer 1

The medial frontal cortex and adjacent cingulate cortex (ACC).

Question 2

What is activated when mentalizing?

Answer 2

1. Dorso and Ventromedial prefrontal cortex.
2. Dorsal anterior cingulate cortex.
3. Posterior superior temporal sulcus.
4. Temoro-parietal junction.
5. Posterior cingulate cortex.

Question 3

When is the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex activated?

Answer 3

Activated when people make decisions that have a role in social interaction especially cooperation and competition. It may also have a role in reputation management.