Effects of lesions of the nucleus accumbens core on choice between small certain rewards and large uncertain rewards in rats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Animals must frequently make choices between alternative courses of action, seeking to maximize the benefit obtained. They must therefore evaluate the magnitude and the likelihood of the available outcomes. Little is known of the neu...

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Main Authors: Howes Nathan J, Cardinal Rudolf N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-05-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/6/37