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Two dimensions of value: Dopamine neurons represent reward but not aversiveness
August 1, 2013 by NewsBot
The experiments reported here show that dopamine neurons are sensitive to the value of reward but not punishment (like the aversiveness of a bitter taste). This demonstrates that reward and aversiveness are represented as two discrete dimensions (or categories) in the brain.
