New research indicates that an area of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex is responsible for decisions made on the spur of the moment. However this area is not responsible for those decisions made based on prior experience or habit. This basic science study from substance abuse was conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Scientists had previously believed that the area of the ...Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Brain Area's Role in Learning Highlighted in Study
New research indicates that an area of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex is responsible for decisions made on the spur of the moment. However this area is not responsible for those decisions made based on prior experience or habit. This basic science study from substance abuse was conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Scientists had previously believed that the area of the ...
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