Striatum
nounstri·a·tumpronounced stry-AY-təm
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Striatum mean?
A region of the brain involved in processing rewards and losses. Brain imaging studies show it responds more strongly to losing an auction than losing a lottery, contributing to overbidding behaviour.
How the noun Striatum is used
Research shows the striatum fires more intensely when you lose an auction than when you miss a raffle, which helps explain why bidders get caught up in the moment.
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