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contingent negative variation

contingent negative variation Contingent negative variation is a gradual increase in negative electrical activity in the brain’s cortex over time.

Contingent negative variation is a gradual increase in negative electrical activity in the brain’s cortex over time. It occurs when a person is preparing for an expected stimulus or response and reflects a state of readiness or anticipation.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Contingent Negative Variation” (D003265).
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