Dopaminergic Control of Actions and Habits

Fabien Naneix, Etienne Coutureau* (Corresponding Author)

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Choosing between different course of behavioral response is an essential process to survive in a complex environment. Numerous studies have demonstrated that basic processes of action control may be investigated using instrumental conditioning, as instrumental response may be dissociated in goal-directed action or habitual response depending both on different, but interacting, neuronal circuits. The dopamine system is a central element in the coordination between actions and habits. In this chapter, we describe in details the different behavioral procedures used to investigate actions and habits in rodent models, including instrumental learning, outcome devaluation, and contingency degradation. We also discuss how these procedures can be combined with other techniques to specifically investigate the role of the dopamine system in these different processes.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDopaminergic System Function and Dysfunction
Subtitle of host publication Experimental Approaches
EditorsJosé Antonio Fuentealba-Evans, Pablo Henny
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherHumana Press
Pages327-340
Number of pages14
Volume193
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-0716-2799-0
ISBN (Print)978-1-0716-2798-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Dec 2023

Publication series

NameNeuromethods
PublisherHumana Press
Volume193
ISSN (Print)0893-2336
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6045

Keywords

  • Behavior
  • instrumental conditioning
  • reward
  • outcome devaluation
  • contingency degradation
  • dopamine

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