Functional localization and categorization of intentional decisions in humans: A meta-analysis of brain imaging studies.

ABSTRACT: Brain-imaging research on intentional decision-making often employs a "free-choice" paradigm, in which participants choose among options with identical values or outcomes. Although the medial prefrontal cortex has commonly been associated with choices, there is no consensus on the wider network that underlies diverse intentional decisions and behaviours. Our systematic literature search identified 35 fMRI/PET experiments using various free-choice paradigms, with appropriate control conditions using external instructions. An Activation Likelihood Estimate (ALE) meta-analysis showed that, compared with external instructions, intentional decisions consistently activate the medial and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the left insula and the inferior parietal lobule. We then categorized the stud

SUBMITTER: Si R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8463837 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature