Curiosity satisfaction increases event-related potentials sensitive to reward
Tim Rueterbories,
Axel Mecklinger,
Kathrin C. J. Eschmann
et al.
Abstract:Successful learning depends on various factors such as depth of processing, motivation, or curiosity about information. A strong drive to learn something or the expectation of receiving a reward can be crucial to enhance learning. However, the influence of curiosity on the processing of information-related feedback and its similarity with reward processing is not well understood. This study examined whether states of curiosity influence specific event-related-potentials (ERPs) associated with reward processing… Show more
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