M. Ullsperger: Performance monitoring - a key function for flexible, adaptive behavior

Abstract

Monitoring for erroneous and unexpected action outcomes is essential to optimize our actions in the service of goal achievement. I will discuss EEG and fMRI studies addressing which signals are represented in the performance monitoring system and how they are weighted to determine the need for adaptation. In particular, I will focus on the posterior medial frontal cortex as a key region consistently shown to be involved in performance monitoring and decision making functions. I will show that EEG dynamics generated in this region encode various variables that guide or bias future decisions. In the second part of the presentation I will discuss the neural implementation of post-error adjustments, such as post-error slowing and post-error attentional regulation. I will conclude the presentation by giving an outlook on outstanding questions and future approaches to translate this fundamental research into more applied fields. 

Website of Markus Ullsperger

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https://tu-dresden.zoom.us/j/63244783742?pwd=K3B3SDB5UC9IYkxYSmwwbWtuWXdsdz09

 Meeting ID: 632 4478 3742

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