The amygdala—an almond-shaped group of nuclei at the heart of the telencephalon—has
been associated with a range of cognitive functions, including emotion, learning, memory …

Neuroscientists have often described cognition and emotion as separable processes
implemented by different regions of the brain, such as the amygdala for emotion and the …

Using a consistent Skinnerian perspective, Behavior Analysis and Learning: A
Biobehavioral Approach, Sixth Edition provides an advanced introduction to the principles of …

Certain goal-directed behaviors depend critically upon interactions between orbitofrontal
cortex (OFC) and basolateral amygdala (ABL). Here we describe direct neurophysiological …

To adapt behavior to a changing environment, one must monitor outcomes of executed
actions and adjust subsequent actions accordingly. Involvement of the medial frontal cortex …

Orbitofrontal cortex is characterized by its unique pattern of connections with subcortical
areas, such as basolateral amygdala. Here we distinguish between the critical role of these …

scribí la primera edición de Fisiología de la Conducta hace más de un cuarto de siglo.
Cuando lo hice no podía imaginarme que algún día estaría escribiendo la octava edición …

Whether common or distinct neural systems underpin perception of different emotions and
the degree to which these systems are automatically engaged during emotional perception …

Drug use disorders are often accompanied by deficits in the capacity to efficiently process
reward‐related information and to monitor, suppress, or override reward‐controlled behavior …

In behavioral science, it is well known that humans and nonhuman animals are highly
sensitive to differences in reward magnitude when choosing an outcome from a set of …