Dopaminergic signaling supports auditory social learning

Abstract Explicit rewards are commonly used to reinforce a behavior, a form of learning that engages the dopaminergic neuromodulatory system. In contrast, skill acquisition can display dramatic improvements from a social learning experience, even though the observer receives no explicit reward. Here...

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Main Authors: Nihaad Paraouty, Catherine R. Rizzuto, Dan H. Sanes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-92524-1