title: Integrating fMRI with psychophysiological measurements in the study of decision-making.
abstract: Neuroimaging techniques have recently been used to examine the neural mechanism of decision-making. Nevertheless, most of the neuroimaging studies overlook the importance of emotion and autonomic response in modulating the process of decision-making. In this paper, we discussed how to integrating fMRI with psychophysiological measurements in studying decision-making. We suggested that psychophysiological data would complement with fMRI findings in providing a more comprehensive understanding about the physiological and neural mechanisms of decision-making. Also, this technique would yield valuable information in examining the interplay among emotions, autonomic response and decision-making. The discussion is presented in a tutorial format with concrete technical recommendations for researchers who may consider to adopt the technique in their study of decision-making.
authors.affiliation: Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: Savio W H
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Gui
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Xue
authors.forename: Antoine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bechara