Cognitive Neuroscience: Resolving Conflict in and over the Medial Frontal Cortex

The medial surface of the brain's frontal lobe has been implicated both in the voluntary initiation of action and in monitoring actions in situations where several conflicting responses are possible. Recent work casts light on how these functions are parcelled out in the medial frontal cortex.

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Published in:Current biology 2005-01, Vol.15 (2), p.R54-R56
Main Authors: Rushworth, M.F.S., Kennerley, S.W., Walton, M.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Choice Behavior - physiology
Cognition - physiology
Conflict (Psychology)
Decision Making - physiology
Frontal Lobe - physiology
Humans
Volition - physiology
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Summary:The medial surface of the brain's frontal lobe has been implicated both in the voluntary initiation of action and in monitoring actions in situations where several conflicting responses are possible. Recent work casts light on how these functions are parcelled out in the medial frontal cortex.
ISSN:0960-9822
1879-0445
DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2004.12.054