Contributions of default mode network to subjective valuation and maladaptive decision making.
Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences June 1, 2026 David V Smith, Dominic S. Fareri, Ekaterina Dobryakova
The default mode network (DMN) has been central to cognitive neuroscience research for over two decades, yet understanding of its contribution to decision-making remains incomplete. This review synthesizes recent evidence demonstrating that the DMN directly supports subjective valuation and value-based decision-making. Anatomically and functionally, core DMN regions-including the ventromedial...