Midbrain activity can explain perceptual decisions during an attention task.

ABSTRACT: We introduce a decision model that interprets the relative levels of moment-by-moment spiking activity from the right and left superior colliculus to distinguish relevant from irrelevant stimulus events. The model explains detection performance in a covert attention task, both in intact animals and when performance is perturbed by causal manipulations. This provides a specific example of how midbrain activity could support perceptual judgments during attention tasks.

SUBMITTER: Herman JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6324183 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature