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Social dimension and complexity differentially influence brain responses during feedback processing.

Daniela M Pfabigan^1,2, Marianne Gittenberger¹, Claus Lamm¹

¹a Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Unit, Department of Basic Psychological Research and Research Methods, Faculty of Psychology , University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria.

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|October 21, 2017

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Social stimuli and stimulus complexity significantly impact electroencephalogram (EEG) responses during performance monitoring. Social cues enhance feedback processing, influencing brain activity and subjective motivation.

Keywords:

FRN P300 Performance monitoring social stimuli stimulus saliency

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Neuroscience
Social Psychology
Neuroscience

Background:

Performance monitoring is influenced by social factors.
Previous studies overlooked stimulus complexity's role in feedback processing.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate social stimuli's impact on feedback processing.
Examine stimulus complexity as a confounding factor.
Analyze electroencephalogram (EEG) responses to social and complex feedback.

Main Methods:

Twenty-four volunteers performed a time estimation task.
EEG recorded during feedback presentation (social/non-social, complex/non-complex).
Analyzed Feedback-Related Negativity (FRN), P300, and P2 amplitudes.

Main Results:

No effects of social dimension or complexity on task performance.
Larger FRN and P300 amplitudes for social vs. non-social stimuli.
Larger FRN for complex positive vs. non-complex positive stimuli.
P2 amplitudes sensitive to feedback valence and social dimension.
Social complex stimuli rated as more motivating.

Conclusions:

Social dimension and visual complexity independently influence brain activity during performance monitoring.
Social stimuli are perceived as more salient, affecting EEG amplitudes (P2, FRN, P300).
Enhanced salience of social stimuli may stem from their importance in daily interactions.