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A recent hypothesis conceptualizes the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) as providing a “cognitive map” of task space. In line with this hypothesis, alcohol dependence may alter decision-making by disrupting OFC function critical for inferring hidden task states. We argue that research using tasks targeted to this broader function will provide better understanding of how OFC changes in alcohol dependence, and could better inform future clinical practice for alcohol dependent populations.
