How reward modulates attention in humans (IMAGE)

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

How reward modulates attention in humans

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An individual deliberates between two slot machines – one that assures payoff of Rs 100 (left) versus one with a risky payoff that could be anywhere between Rs 1 to Rs 1000. How does the brain weigh such variability in expected rewards and drive this individual's attention and choice? The study investigate this question using a behavioural task with a novel payoff structure, and human brain recordings with electro-encephalography (EEG).

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Ankita Sengupta

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