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C H Brunia1, G J van Boxtel

  • 1Department of Psychonomics, Tilburg University, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands. c.h.m.brunia@kub.nl

International Journal of Psychophysiology : Official Journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology
|December 18, 2001
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Anticipatory behavior relies on slow brain potentials like the readiness potential (RP), contingent negative variation (CNV), and stimulus preceding negativity (SPN), originating in the cortex but requiring subcortical input.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neurophysiology

Background:

  • Anticipatory behavior involves neurophysiological processes for future perception, information processing, and action.
  • Slow brain potentials, including readiness potential (RP), contingent negative variation (CNV), and stimulus preceding negativity (SPN), accompany anticipatory actions and originate in the cerebral cortex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the neurophysiological underpinnings of anticipatory behavior, specifically the generation of slow cortical potentials.
  • To elucidate the role of subcortical structures, particularly the basal ganglia, cerebellum, and thalamus, in the emergence and function of these potentials.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of slow cortical potentials (RP, CNV, SPN) associated with anticipatory behavior.
  • Examination of neurophysiological data to determine the contribution of cortical and subcortical brain structures.

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Main Results:

  • Slow cortical potentials (RP, CNV, SPN) are generated in the cerebral cortex during anticipatory behavior.
  • Subcortical input from the basal ganglia is essential for the emergence of these slow potentials; the cerebellum is also involved in RP generation.
  • The thalamus, particularly the reticular nucleus, plays a critical role in mediating anticipatory attention within broader cortical networks.

Conclusions:

  • Anticipatory behavior is supported by a complex interplay between cortical and subcortical brain regions.
  • Subcortical structures are crucial for the generation of cortical potentials that underpin future-oriented actions and attention.
  • The thalamus is highlighted as a key node in the neural circuitry governing anticipatory attention.