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Specifically, we sought to extend results for the behavioral and neural correlates affiliated with two opposing organization structures; Edge and Hierarchy (Kalbfleisch et al., in review) by examining the shape and timing characteristics of the blood-oxygen level dependent (BOLD) signal that affiliates successful performance in Edge with faster response time and support from the anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) during game-play. 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Specifically, we sought to extend results for the behavioral and neural correlates affiliated with two opposing organization structures; Edge and Hierarchy (Kalbfleisch et al., in review) by examining the shape and timing characteristics of the blood-oxygen level dependent (BOLD) signal that affiliates successful performance in Edge with faster response time and support from the anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) during game-play. 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