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Dopamine reward prediction error coding

Explains dopamine signals associated with differences between expected and received rewards and their role in learning.

Mechanistic review · 2016
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Explains dopamine signals associated with differences between expected and received rewards and their role in learning.

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Dopamine has several functions. This research does not turn pleasure into a simple number or establish a personal dopamine-reset schedule.

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