Curr Opin Pharmacol February 2009 PMID 19162544

Dissecting components of reward: 'liking', 'wanting', and learning.

Kent C Berridge, Terry E Robinson, J Wayne Aldridge

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The discussions reflect a strong interest in the neural differentiation of reward components with phrases like 'dissecting reward,' and emphasize the significance of these distinctions for mental health and neuroscientific research. Words such as 'crucial' and 'separate' denote the importance and impact of the article, while mentions of functionalism and neural engagement showcase thoughtful, moderate-depth engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's distinction between 'liking,' 'wanting,' and learning,' showing general agreement with its scientific framing.

InterestHigh interest

Participants display high interest, frequently emphasizing the importance of understanding reward components and discussing their implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments engage with the neurobiological mechanisms, others mention the relevance to mental health, indicating moderate-depth discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the publication influences thinking in neuroscience and mental health research, though mostly at an academic or conceptual level.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that research has advanced in understanding the different parts of reward, specifically liking (pleasure), wanting (motivation), and learning (predicting and understanding rewards).
  • It highlights that these components are separate mental processes with different neural bases, such as hedonic impact for liking, incentive salience for wanting, and predictive associations for learning.
  • Gaining a clearer picture of these reward components and their brain mechanisms could lead to better treatments for mental health issues like depression, eating disorders, drug addiction, and compulsive reward-seeking behaviors.]

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Jordan James Etem
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@satyanadella Berridge, K. C., Robinson, T. E., & Aldridge, J. W. (2009). Dissecting components of reward: ‘Liking’, ‘wanting’, and learning. Current Opinion in Pharmacology, 9(1), 65–73. https://t.co/zQ4ao3GV1z

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Jordan James Etem
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@Nasdaq @InvescoUS Berridge, K.C., Robinson, T.E., Aldridge, J.W.: Dissecting components of reward: ’Liking,’ ’wanting,’ and learning. Current Opinion in Pharamacology 9, 65–73 (2009) $PAYX $MSFT $INTU $FISV $DLTR $ADBE $AMZN $AMGN $CTAS $CTXS

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Michael Edward Johnson
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@EpistemicHope I go into why I think we can't look to functionalism (e.g. "pleasure is the same as positive reinforcement") here: https://t.co/SuFE94mPGC We can also look to the neuroscience: 'liking' and 'learning' are not the same, can be engaged separately in brains: https://t.co/53l0HaoHQB

Nov 28, 2020 · 1 share · 9,139 followers View post →
Reinforcement Learning Bot
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RT @johnsonmxe: @EpistemicHope I go into why I think we can't look to functionalism (e.g. "pleasure is the same as positive reinforcement")…

Nov 28, 2020 · 1 share · 599 followers View post →

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Jordan James Etem
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@satyanadella Berridge, K. C., Robinson, T. E., & Aldridge, J. W. (2009). Dissecting components of reward: ‘Liking’, ‘wanting’, and learning. Current Opinion in Pharmacology, 9(1), 65–73. https://t.co/zQ4ao3GV1z

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@Lunipilledd @Kampiye For example: "Dissecting components of reward: ‘liking’, ‘wanting’, and learning" https://t.co/tc1kAchDA8 https://t.co/ICJKpwBv0g

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Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@Nasdaq @InvescoUS Berridge, K.C., Robinson, T.E., Aldridge, J.W.: Dissecting components of reward: ’Liking,’ ’wanting,’ and learning. Current Opinion in Pharamacology 9, 65–73 (2009) $PAYX $MSFT $INTU $FISV $DLTR $ADBE $AMZN $AMGN $CTAS $CTXS

Aug 14, 2021 · 12,652 followers View post →
Reinforcement Learning Bot
@ReinforcementB · X

RT @johnsonmxe: @EpistemicHope I go into why I think we can't look to functionalism (e.g. "pleasure is the same as positive reinforcement")…

Nov 28, 2020 · 1 share · 599 followers View post →
Michael Edward Johnson
@johnsonmxe · X

@EpistemicHope I go into why I think we can't look to functionalism (e.g. "pleasure is the same as positive reinforcement") here: https://t.co/SuFE94mPGC We can also look to the neuroscience: 'liking' and 'learning' are not the same, can be engaged separately in brains: https://t.co/53l0HaoHQB

Nov 28, 2020 · 1 share · 9,139 followers View post →