Decision Neuroscience

Decision neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that explores how the brain makes decisions. It combines insights from neuroscience, psychology, and economics to understand the mental processes and neural mechanisms involved in choosing between options. Researchers use brain imaging techniques to study how emotions, past experiences, and cognitive functions influence our decisions. By examining these factors, decision neuroscience aims to uncover the underlying biological pathways that drive our choices, helping us understand everyday decisions, from simple selections to complex judgments in uncertain situations. Ultimately, it sheds light on human behavior and decision-making processes.