title: Neural dynamics of social tie formation in economic decision-making.
abstract: The disposition for prosocial conduct, which contributes to cooperation as arising during social interaction, requires cortical network dynamics responsive to the development of social ties, or care about the interests of specific interaction partners. Here, we formulate a dynamic computational model that accurately predicted how tie formation, driven by the interaction history, influences decisions to contribute in a public good game. We used model-driven functional MRI to test the hypothesis that brain regions key to social interactions keep track of dynamics in tie strength. Activation in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and posterior cingulate cortex tracked the individual's public good contributions. Activation in the bilateral posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS), and temporo-parietal junction was modulated parametrically by the dynamically developing social tie-as estimated by our model-supporting a role of these regions in social tie formation. Activity in these two regions further reflected inter-individual differences in tie persistence and sensitivity to behavior of the interaction partner. Functional connectivity between pSTS and mPFC activations indicated that the representation of social ties is integrated in the decision process. These data reveal the brain mechanisms underlying the integration of interaction dynamics into a social tie representation which in turn influenced the individual's prosocial decisions.
authors.affiliation: Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Ams
authors.forename: Nadège
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bault
authors.affiliation: Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Ams
authors.forename: Benjamin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Pelloux
authors.affiliation: Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Johannes J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Fahrenfort
authors.affiliation: Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: K Richard
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Ridderinkhof
authors.affiliation: Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Amsterdam Brain and Cognition (ABC), Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision-making (CREED), Amsterdam School of Economics, University of Amsterdam, 1018WS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (Cimec), University of Trento, 38123 Mattarello, Italy, Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique (GATE), CNRS and University of Lumiere Lyon 2, 69130 Ecully, France, Department of Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Amsterdam Center for the Study of Adaptive Control in Brain and Behavior (Acacia), Department of 10 Psychology, University of Amsterdam, 1018XA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Frans
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: van Winden
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology; D001931:Brain Mapping; D003657:Decision Making / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008959:Models, Neurological; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: choice; posterior superior temporal sulcus; public good game, functional MRI; social interaction