Departmental Papers (Psychology)
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
9-24-2009
Publication Source
Neuron
Volume
63
Issue
6
Start Page
733
Last Page
745
DOI
10.1016/j.neuron.2009.09.003
Abstract
We review and synthesize recent neurophysiological studies of decision making in humans and nonhuman primates. From these studies, the basic outline of the neurobiological mechanism for primate choice is beginning to emerge. The identified mechanism is now known to include a multicomponent valuation stage, implemented in ventromedial prefrontal cortex and associated parts of striatum, and a choice stage, implemented in lateral prefrontal and parietal areas. Neurobiological studies of decision making are beginning to enhance our understanding of economic and social behavior as well as our understanding of significant health disorders where people's behavior plays a key role.
Copyright/Permission Statement
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Recommended Citation
Kable, J. W., & Glimcher, P. W. (2009). The Neurobiology of Decision: Consensus and Controversy. Neuron, 63 (6), 733-745. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2009.09.003
Date Posted: 06 December 2017
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