What Brain Region Encodes the Probability of Positive Outcomes

question 9

Multiple Choice

What brain region encodes the probability of positive outcomes?

• A) Orbitofrontal cortex.
• B) Hippocampus.
• C) Lateral intraparietal area (LIP).
• D) Medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC).

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Definitions:

Triggering

The process of initiating a response, reaction, or series of events, especially when relating to psychological reactions to stimuli.

Nominal Group Technique

A structured method for group brainstorming that encourages contributions from everyone by having members write down their ideas and then discuss them collectively.

Main Motions

Fundamental proposals or suggestions put forward for discussion or voting to initiate action within a formal meeting or assembly context.

Central Issues

Key or primary topics, problems, or concerns that are at the heart of a discussion or situation.