Neural Basis of Decision-Making

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Which brain region is primarily responsible for integrating sensory information and making decisions?

  1. Prefrontal cortex

  2. Amygdala

  3. Hippocampus

  4. Cerebellum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prefrontal cortex is a brain region located at the front of the brain that is involved in a variety of cognitive functions, including decision-making.

What is the role of dopamine in decision-making?

  1. It increases the likelihood of choosing a risky option.

  2. It decreases the likelihood of choosing a risky option.

  3. It has no effect on decision-making.

  4. It increases the likelihood of choosing a safe option.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in reward and motivation. It is released when we experience something pleasurable, and it can increase the likelihood of us choosing that option again in the future.

What is the role of the amygdala in decision-making?

  1. It processes emotional information.

  2. It integrates sensory information.

  3. It controls movement.

  4. It stores memories.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The amygdala is a brain region located in the temporal lobe that is involved in processing emotional information. It can influence our decisions by making us more likely to choose options that are associated with positive emotions or less likely to choose options that are associated with negative emotions.

What is the role of the hippocampus in decision-making?

  1. It stores memories.

  2. It processes emotional information.

  3. It integrates sensory information.

  4. It controls movement.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The hippocampus is a brain region located in the medial temporal lobe that is involved in memory formation and consolidation. It can influence our decisions by helping us to remember past experiences and outcomes.

What is the role of the cerebellum in decision-making?

  1. It controls movement.

  2. It processes emotional information.

  3. It integrates sensory information.

  4. It stores memories.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cerebellum is a brain region located at the back of the brain that is involved in controlling movement. It can influence our decisions by helping us to coordinate our movements and actions.

Which brain region is involved in representing the value of different options during decision-making?

  1. Ventral striatum

  2. Dorsal striatum

  3. Nucleus accumbens

  4. Caudate nucleus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ventral striatum is a brain region located in the basal ganglia that is involved in representing the value of different options during decision-making. It receives inputs from the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

Which brain region is involved in representing the cost of different options during decision-making?

  1. Dorsal striatum

  2. Ventral striatum

  3. Nucleus accumbens

  4. Caudate nucleus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dorsal striatum is a brain region located in the basal ganglia that is involved in representing the cost of different options during decision-making. It receives inputs from the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

What is the role of the nucleus accumbens in decision-making?

  1. It processes emotional information.

  2. It integrates sensory information.

  3. It controls movement.

  4. It is involved in reward processing.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The nucleus accumbens is a brain region located in the basal ganglia that is involved in reward processing. It receives inputs from the ventral striatum and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

What is the role of the caudate nucleus in decision-making?

  1. It processes emotional information.

  2. It integrates sensory information.

  3. It controls movement.

  4. It is involved in habit formation.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The caudate nucleus is a brain region located in the basal ganglia that is involved in habit formation. It receives inputs from the dorsal striatum and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

Which brain region is involved in representing the subjective value of different options during decision-making?

  1. Orbitofrontal cortex

  2. Anterior cingulate cortex

  3. Insula

  4. Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The orbitofrontal cortex is a brain region located in the prefrontal cortex that is involved in representing the subjective value of different options during decision-making. It receives inputs from the ventral striatum and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

Which brain region is involved in representing the uncertainty of different options during decision-making?

  1. Anterior cingulate cortex

  2. Insula

  3. Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

  4. Posterior parietal cortex


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The anterior cingulate cortex is a brain region located in the medial prefrontal cortex that is involved in representing the uncertainty of different options during decision-making. It receives inputs from the ventral striatum and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

Which brain region is involved in representing the risk of different options during decision-making?

  1. Insula

  2. Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

  3. Posterior parietal cortex

  4. Temporoparietal junction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The insula is a brain region located in the lateral sulcus that is involved in representing the risk of different options during decision-making. It receives inputs from the ventral striatum and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

Which brain region is involved in representing the time of different options during decision-making?

  1. Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

  2. Posterior parietal cortex

  3. Temporoparietal junction

  4. Precuneus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is a brain region located in the lateral prefrontal cortex that is involved in representing the time of different options during decision-making. It receives inputs from the ventral striatum and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

Which brain region is involved in representing the effort of different options during decision-making?

  1. Posterior parietal cortex

  2. Temporoparietal junction

  3. Precuneus

  4. Supplementary motor area


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The posterior parietal cortex is a brain region located in the posterior parietal lobe that is involved in representing the effort of different options during decision-making. It receives inputs from the ventral striatum and the amygdala, and it sends outputs to the motor cortex.

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