Enhanced cardiac perception is associated with benefits in decision-making

In the present study we provide the first empirical evidence that viscero-sensory feedback from an internal organ is associated with decision-making, processes Participants with accurate vs poor perception of their heart activity were compared with regard to their performance in the Iowa Gambling Task During this task, participants have to choose between Four card decks Decks A and B yield high gains and high losses. and if played continuously, result in net loss In contrast, decks C and D yield small gains and also small losses, but result in net profit if they are selected continuously Accordingly participants have to learn to avoid the net loss options in favor of the net gain options In our study, Participants with good cardiac perception chose significantly more of the net gain and Fewer of the net loss options Out findings document the substantial role of visceral feedback in decision-making processes in complex situations