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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2009 Oct 5.
Published in final edited form as: Eur J Neurosci. 2008 Sep 10;28(8):1437–1448. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9568.2008.06422.x

Table 1. Reward-guided learning.

A classification of reward-guided learning and behavior based on the type of responses being modified by experience. The content of learning can be experimentally probed using contemporary behavioral assays. For entries with question marks, no data is currently available. S-O, stimulus-outcome. A-O, action-outcome.

Pavlovian Instrumental

Consummatory responses, e.g. orofacial responses to taste. Preparatory responses, e.g. anticipatory approach. S-O Goal-directed actions. A-O Stimulus-driven habits. S-R
Sensitive to Outcome devaluation? Yes Yes Yes No
Sensitive to changes in S-O contingency? Yes Yes No No?
Sensitive to changes in A-O contingency? No No Yes No?