The motivational significance view of the ERN is often discussed in terms of affective processes as well. Vidal and colleagues (2000) suggested that the ERN may be influenced by an individual’s emotional reaction to errors. Interestingly, one study found that motivational significance was only influential in the magnitude of the ERN in individuals with certain personality traits (Pailing & Segalowitz, 2004). For example, individuals rating high on conscientiousness and low on neuroticism had smaller motivation-related effects on ERN amplitude.
