Functional integration processes underlying the instruction-based learning of novel goal-directed behaviors

► Symbolic-pragmatic transfer relies on rapidly increasing fronto-striatal coupling. ► Coupling with ant. caudate but not putamen is sensitive to outcome contingency. ► Coupling with ant. IPL and ant. PMd is also sensitive to outcome contingency. ► Concurrent early striatal formation of goal-directed and habitual control structures ► Concurrent operation of instrumental and ideomotor learning mechanisms