Evoked brain potentials as indicators of decision-making

Science. 1975 Feb 28;187(4178):754-5.

Abstract

The effects of decision-making processes on evoked brain potentials recorded at the vertex were studied in human subjects. Significantly different visual evoked potentials to the same physical stimulus were obtained in trails that resulted in different behavioral decisions. The results suggest that certain characteristics of evoked potentials may perhaps be used as indicators of specific behavioral outcomes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making*
  • Electroencephalography
  • Evoked Potentials*
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Visual Cortex / physiology*