Neural circuits involved in making risky decisions identified
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 11:01
in Psychology & Sociology
New research sheds light on what's going on inside our heads as we decide whether to take a risk or play it safe. Scientists located a region of the brain involved in decisions made under conditions of uncertainty, and identified some of the cells involved in the decision-making process. The work could lead to treatments for psychological and psychiatric disorders that involve misjudging risk, such as problem gambling and anxiety disorders, say the researchers.