Error Processing During the Online Retrieval of Probabilistic Sequence Knowledge

Abstract. Adaptive behavior involves rapid error processing and action evaluation. However, it has not been clarified how errors contribute to automatic behaviors that can be retrieved successfully adapt our complex environment. Automatic strongly rely on the process of probabilistic sequence learning memory. Therefore, present study investigated during online retrieval knowledge. Twenty-four healthy young adults acquired continuously a repeating stimulus reflected by reaction time (RT) changes forced-choice RT task. Performance was compared with baseline denoted random stimuli embedded in sequence. At neurophysiological level, event-related brain potentials synchronized responses were measured. Error tracked negativity (Ne) positivity (Pe). The mean amplitude Ne gradually decreased as task progressed, similarly for process. Pe increased over time, likewise, irrespective type stimuli. Accordingly, we propose detection conscious evaluation (Pe) are sensitive retrieval. Overall, provides insight into takes place knowledge