Figure 1From: Neural mechanisms of negative reinforcement in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders The fMRI incentive delay task. On alternative runs, participants made speeded button responses to avoid a monetary loss or avoid seeing an image of a sad face. The triangle cue indicated the opportunity to avoid losing money or seeing a sad face. The circle cue indicated that money would be lost or a sad face would be seen regardless of the speed of response.Back to article page