Modified Asano-Ohya-Khrennikov quantum-like model for decision-making process in a two-player game with nonlinear self- and cross-interaction terms of brain's amygdala and prefrontal-cortex

J Biol Phys. 2020 Sep;46(3):297-307. doi: 10.1007/s10867-020-09553-6. Epub 2020 Jul 25.

Abstract

In this report, we propose a modification on the Asano-Ohya-Khrennikov quantum-like decision-making process model of a two-player game by adding additional nonlinear terms to the related comparison step dynamical equation. The additions are in the form of a self-interaction and cross-interaction of the brain's amygdala and prefrontal cortex. We show that the cross-interaction significantly determines the final decision of a player, whether it becomes a rational or an irrational choice. In contrast, the nonlinear self-interaction term provides a feedback mechanism that speeds up the corresponding decision-making process. We also suggest the form of expectation values of the overall reaction rate coefficients of those nonlinear terms by making an analogy with the original model formulation.

Keywords: Amygdala; Asano-Ohya-Khrennikov quantum-like model; Decision-making process; Prefrontal cortex; Two-player game.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amygdala / physiology*
  • Decision Making*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological*
  • Nonlinear Dynamics*
  • Prefrontal Cortex / physiology*
  • Quantum Theory*