Brain Regions that Predict Risk-Taking (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Brain Regions that Predict Risk-Taking

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When these brain regions (mostly associated with control) aren't active enough, we make risky choices. Z-statistic corresponds to predictive ability, yellow being the most predictive regions.

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Sarah Helfinstein/U. of Texas at Austin.

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