Risk, reward or repetition? New data on human ventral tegmental area stimulation challenge dominant frameworks

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Authors: L. Clark, Catharine A. Winstanley
DOI: 10.1093/brain/awag012
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

This scientific commentary refers to ‘Stimulation of the human ventral tegmental area increases strategic betting’ by Hirschbichler et al. (https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awaf210).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Sport Psychology and Performance

Publication details

Journal / source
Brain
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
149
Issue
2
Pages
365–367
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN