Orbitofrontal Cortex: Prediction and Evaluation of Behavioral Outcomes

Orbitofrontal Cortex: Prediction and Evaluation of Behavioral Outcomes - The orbitofrontal cortex has long been associated with concepts like impulsivity, self-control, and emotion regulation. Here we review recent work that is starting to overturn these ideas and instead indicates that OFC provides predictions about specific outcomes associated with stimuli, choices, and actions, especially their moment-to-moment value based on current internal states.