Abstract
According to schema theory, the recognition of an error situation is an important event that can change behavior or thought. There are, however, large individual differences in the recognition of error. In this paper, focusing on recognition of erroneous behavior, we discuss individual differences involved in the information processing which leads to error recognition by referencing data on error-related negativity (ERN). We discuss the relationship between personality traits and ERN amplitude. This is followed by a discussion of the relationship between the ERN amplitude and the flexibility to error which is largely influenced by education. Finally, we discuss a hypothesis on the relationship between emotional and cognitional aspects which are reflected in the ERN, as well as some of the issues that arise based on schema theory. (Japanese Journal of Physiological Psychology and Psychophysiology, 22 (1) : 57-69, 2004.)
