Anterior cingulate: Brain Region Implicated in Predicting the Consequences of Actions.

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Anterior cingulate: Brain Region Implicated in Predicting the Consequences of Actions.

Our minds can help us make decisions by contemplating the future and predicting the consequences of our actions. Imagine, for instance, trying to find your way to a new restaurant near your home. Your brain can build a mental model of your neighborhood and plan the route you should take to get there.

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The study:

The Anterior Cingulate Cortex Predicts Future States to Mediate Model-Based Action Selection: Neuron.

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