Insights into psychosis risk: Unveiling impaired reinforcement learning through a behavioral and functional near-infrared spectroscopy-based optical neuroimaging study

Key Points

• Impaired reinforcement learning is linked to an increased risk of psychosis, particularly affecting behavior and cognition.
• Significant changes in neural activity were observed using functional near-infrared spectroscopy during the assessment period.
• Behavioral assessments demonstrated clear differences in reinforcement strategies among individuals at risk and controls.
• Findings highlight the importance of early detection and intervention for those showing risk factors for psychosis.