Display device and method for driving same

An active matrix display device, comprising:

• a plurality of data wiring lines supplying data signals;
• a plurality of scan wiring lines that are each selectively driven;
• reverse bias control lines that supply a control potential at least during a first prescribed period;
• and
• a plurality of pixel circuits provided at respective intersections between the plurality of data wiring lines and the plurality of scan wiring lines,
• wherein each of the pixel circuits includes:
• an electrooptical element provided between a first power source line that supplies a first power source potential and a second power source line that supplies a second power source potential;
• a driving unit that controls a current flowing to the electrooptical element, the driving unit including a driving transistor provided between the first power source line and the second power source line and connected in series to the electrooptical element;
• an input unit that supplies to the driving unit a voltage of the data signal supplied by a corresponding data wiring line in response to a corresponding scan wiring line being selected;
• a first compensation unit causing the electrooptical element to be reverse biased between the second power source line and the reverse bias control line during the first prescribed period, the first compensation unit supplying to the driving unit a compensation signal based on a reverse direction current flowing through the electrooptical element that is reverse biased;
• and
• a light emission control unit that controls a light emission timing of the electrooptical element such that current is prevented from flowing between the first power source line and the electrooptical element during a second prescribed period that includes the first prescribed period, and
• wherein the driving unit determines a drive voltage for controlling the driving transistor in accordance with at least a voltage of the data signal and the compensation signal, the driving unit causing the electrooptical element to emit light in accordance with the determined drive voltage after the second prescribed period ends.