Conflict Monitoring

Conflict monitoring is a cognitive process where the brain detects situations requiring extra attention, especially when there's a disagreement between what we intend to do and what we actually do. For example, when you see a red light while driving but want to speed up, your brain recognizes this conflict and prompts you to adjust your behavior accordingly. It helps us stay alert to challenges or errors, enabling us to respond appropriately and maintain goal-directed actions. This mechanism is primarily managed by specific brain regions that serve as oversight systems, ensuring smooth and adaptive functioning.