Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8840124 | Current Opinion in Neurobiology | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Rodent decision-making research aims to uncover the neural circuitry underlying the ability to evaluate alternatives and select appropriate actions. Designing behavioral paradigms that provide a solid foundation to ask questions about decision-making computations and mechanisms is a difficult and often underestimated challenge. Here, we propose three dimensions on which we can consider rodent decision-making tasks: ethological validity, task complexity, and stimulus-response compatibility. We review recent research through this lens, and provide practical guidance for researchers in the decision-making field.
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Authors
Ashley L Juavinett, Jeffrey C Erlich, Anne K Churchland,