Developmental differences in social information use under uncertainty: A neurocomputational approach.

ABSTRACT: Adolescence is a period of social re-orientation, with studies suggesting that adolescents may be more sensitive to peer influence than other age groups. A clearer understanding of the dynamics and development of peer influence during adolescence is therefore particularly pertinent. In this study, we compared the cognitive and neural processes underlying social learning in adolescents (12-18 years) and adults (22-45 years), focusing on how uncertainty influences social information use. Participants completed a perceptual decision-making task in which they could revise their initial estimate after viewing a peer's estimate. Uncertainty was manipulated by varying the amount of information provided before their decision and by manipulating the peer's reported confidence. Using a combination o

SUBMITTER: Hofmans L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365119 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature