The role of dopamine in the context of aversive stimuli with particular reference to acoustically signaled avoidance learning

The role of dopamine in the context of aversive stimuli with particular reference to acoustically signaled avoidance learning

Learning from punishment is a powerful means for behavioral adaptation with high relevance for various mechanisms of self-protection. Several studies have explored the contribution of released dopamine (DA) or responses of DA neurons on reward seeking using rewards such as food, water, and sex. Phas...

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Main Authors: Anton eIlango, Jason eShumake, Wolfram eWetzel, Henning eScheich, Frank W. eOhl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
Auditory Cortex
Avoidance Learning
Dopamine
Ventral Tegmental Area
Aversive stimuli
Dorsal vs ventral striatum
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2012.00132/full

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