Diminishing marginal utility

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Table of contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RÉSUMÉ
SUMMARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Theoretical background
1. Subjective values & preferences
A. Brief history of subjective value investigation
B. Values in decision-making
C. Subjective value properties
D. Models of decision-making
E. Summary & open questions
2. Neural substrate of values
A. Neuroanatomy
B. Brain activity measurements
C. Value coding in the brain
D. Specific Properties of the Brain Valuation System
E. Summary & open questions
3. Using values in choices
A. The case of simple choices
B. Sequential sampling models & neural implementation
C. Debates around the value-based decision-making network(s)
D. Summary & open questions
Chapter 2: Experimental studies
1. Behavioral investigation of subjective value measurements
A. Introduction
B. Article
C. Discussion
2. Investigation of the Brain Valuation System Local Field Potentials .
A. Introduction
B. Article
C. Discussion
3. fMRI investigation of the Brain Valuation System during decisionmaking
A. Introduction
B. Article
C. Discussion
Chapter 3: General discussion
1. Methodological approach
A. On the advantages of using model fitting & model comparisons.
B. LFP & BOLD: Similarities & differences
2. Theoretical implications
A. On the behavior
B. Properties of the Brain Valuation System
C. Components of the Brain Valuation System
3. Acknowledged limits & open remarks
A. Focus on the Brain Valuation System
B. Focus on ‘positive’ values
C. What is value in the brain?
4. Conclusion
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