I err, therefore I am: Neural signature of error-monitoring predicts self-awareness in infants
Gal Cécile, Dimitris Askitis, Katarina Begus
The paper shows that neural error-monitoring in 12-month-old infants predicts later self-recognition, suggesting early metacognition contributes to self-awareness development.
bioRxiv · Sep 29, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience