Despite this, most studies using stable probabilistic learning tasks that involve expected uncertainty (due to outcome stochasticity) somewhat consistently reported a decrease in choice stochasticity (Decker et al. On average, these exploratory or noisy choices can result in gaining less reward or incurring greater loss in environments where outcomes are stochastic, but stable. Both individuals and organizations that work with arXivLabs have embraced and accepted our values of openness, community, excellence, and user data privacy.

Alternatively, different levels of volatility (or surprise) may target more specific neural systems, although there are limited indications for a distinction in learning systems in the developmental comparison we included. except for one study that reported an increase in negative learning rates with age in adolescence but not in adulthood (Christakou et al.

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There is some evidence that inhibiting NA levels by using a pharmacological antagonist increases individuals’ learning rate through which beliefs about volatility are updated (Marshall et al.Risky decision making from childhood through adulthood: Contributions of learning and sensitivity to negative feedback.