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Anna Grabowska1, Filip Sondej2, Julia Haaf3
1Centre for Cognitive Science, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland; Doctoral School in the Social Sciences, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.
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|July 24, 2025
Summary
Cognitive control signals like error-related negativity (ERN) show population effects, but individual differences in response caution and attention are key. Understanding this variability is crucial for adaptive behavior research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Computational Modeling
Background:
- Cognitive control systems monitor actions and adapt to improve performance and prevent errors.
- Neurophysiological signals, such as error-related negativity (ERN) and correct-related negativity (CRN), are linked to response caution and attention.
- Population-level findings may not fully represent individual adaptive processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether population-level associations between ERN amplitude and adaptive behaviors accurately reflect individual-level processes.
- To explore the individual variability in the relationship between ERN amplitude and cognitive control mechanisms.
- To assess the context-dependency of ERN effects on response caution and attentional focus.
Main Methods:
- Bayesian hierarchical drift diffusion modeling was applied to behavioral and electroencephalography (EEG) data.
- Four distinct datasets were analyzed to ensure robustness.
- Analysis focused on the relationship between ERN amplitude and measures of response caution and attentional focus.
Main Results:
- Robust population-level associations between ERN amplitude and adaptive behaviors were confirmed.
- Substantial individual variability was observed in these associations.
- The link between ERN amplitude and response caution was highly context-dependent, varying across individuals, datasets, and conditions.
- The association between ERN amplitude and attentional focus was more consistent but influenced by negative affect traits.
Conclusions:
- Individual differences significantly modulate the relationship between neurophysiological signals (ERN) and adaptive behaviors.
- Context-specific factors play a crucial role in how ERN amplitude influences response caution.
- Considering individual variability is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control and adaptive behavior.
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