July 2015 PMID 26109341

Neuronal Reward and Decision Signals: From Theories to Data.

Wolfram Schultz

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The discussions reflect a strong interest in how neuronal reward signals relate to decision-making, with examples like the mention of dopamine's influence on free will and behavior, as well as references to applications in game design and social behavior. The tone and choice of words suggest curiosity about both theoretical implications and practical applications, emphasizing the publication’s influence on various fields.

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The discussions show general support for the ideas in the publication, especially regarding the role of reward signals in decision-making and free will.

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Many posts are highly engaged, referencing specific concepts like dopamine, reward systems, and free will, indicating strong interest.

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Posts discuss the implications of reward signals and behavior, such as their influence on game design and human generosity, showing active engagement.

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The conversations highlight the publication's significance in understanding behavior, motivation, and even free will, indicating a moderate to high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Neuronal reward signals, primarily in dopamine neurons, encode prediction errors that facilitate learning and decision-making by signaling subjective value and guiding approach behaviors.
  • These signals are involved in reinforcement learning theories, with different brain regions like the striatum, amygdala, and frontal cortex contributing to the processing of reward-related information, including factors like risk, effort, and social interaction.
  • The brain's reward system offers measurable physical evidence of theoretical constructs like utility and value, influencing behavior and constraining free will through neuronal activity that guides decisions.]

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Bob De Schutter
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This week, my class discussed how behaviorist theories are used in game design to drive engagement but also some compulsion. How do you feel about using behaviorism for applied game design? Full video: https://t.co/vwemeLxE9x #onlinelearning #gamedev #gamesandlearning https://t.co/W5tV3Yf2e6

Aug 28, 2020 · 17 likes · 5 shares · 10,470 followers View post →
Michael Demidenko, PhD
@DemidenkoMI · X

@PessoaBrain A list of nonprimary rewards that impact primary rewards def present a 3rd variable problem to such a conclusion. https://t.co/SXhJYtX6PT

Oct 26, 2022 · 7 likes · 882 followers View post →
SergeAhmed
@SergeAhmed · X

In this article published in Physiol Rev in 2015, Wolfram Schultz concludes with a final section entirely dedicated to "Reward and Free Will." As far as I can tell, this was the first time that free will was formally discussed in Physiol Rev since 1921. https://t.co/otPj0ETShW

Jan 12, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 3,965 followers View post →
SergeAhmed
@SergeAhmed · X

Dopamine and free will: In focusing individuals on rewards at the expense of other pursuits, dopamine stimulation takes parts of free will away from the individual’s behavior. https://t.co/GvI9F1XG65

Sep 25, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,965 followers View post →
Michael Demidenko, PhD
@DemidenkoMI · X

related.... 'Pleasure constitutes a transient response that may lead to the longer lasting state of happiness.' (pg. 855) https://t.co/Kxj07vER0t

Jul 19, 2022 · 1 like · 882 followers View post →
Master AMINJ, Conception de dispositifs ludiques
@MetzJeu · X

Épisode 2 : Games and Behaviorism

Dec 17, 2020 · 1 like · 850 followers View post →

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ShamGodRiku
@ShamGodRiku · X

@solanojavierjr @Dearme2_ Here’s my sources: https://t.co/St9rFCdbtc https://t.co/GyWF046XaG

Apr 28, 2025 · 1 like · 41 followers View post →
Hubert Deep Work
@Hub_Deep_Work · X

Schultz, W. (2015). Neuronal reward and decision signals: From theories to data. Physiological Reviews, 95(3), 853-951. Zak, P. J., Stanton, A. A., & Ahmadi, S. (2007). Oxytocin increases generosity in humans. PLoS ONE, 2(11), e1128.

Nov 2, 2023 · 850 followers View post →
nizo
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Michael Demidenko, PhD
@DemidenkoMI · X

@PessoaBrain A list of nonprimary rewards that impact primary rewards def present a 3rd variable problem to such a conclusion. https://t.co/SXhJYtX6PT

Oct 26, 2022 · 7 likes · 882 followers View post →
Michael Demidenko, PhD
@DemidenkoMI · X

related.... 'Pleasure constitutes a transient response that may lead to the longer lasting state of happiness.' (pg. 855) https://t.co/Kxj07vER0t

Jul 19, 2022 · 1 like · 882 followers View post →
MCAA CommWG
@MCAA_CommWG · X

Start from the beginning, all animals, including humans, search pleasurable stimuli and avoid harmful ones. Food or sex are pleasurable stimuli, called “rewards”. The brain has evolved to search these pleasurable stimuli by the “reward system”. https://t.co/GJb8qsjZsu

Apr 21, 2021 · 346 followers View post →
Geoffroy Mallaret
@MallaretG · X

RT @SergeAhmed: In this article published in Physiol Rev in 2015, Wolfram Schultz concludes with a final section entirely dedicated to "Rew…

Jan 12, 2021 · 2 shares · 626 followers View post →
Rosaura Brisuela @roswitta.bsky.social
@Roswitamind · X

RT @SergeAhmed: In this article published in Physiol Rev in 2015, Wolfram Schultz concludes with a final section entirely dedicated to "Rew…

Jan 12, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,284 followers View post →
SergeAhmed
@SergeAhmed · X

In this article published in Physiol Rev in 2015, Wolfram Schultz concludes with a final section entirely dedicated to "Reward and Free Will." As far as I can tell, this was the first time that free will was formally discussed in Physiol Rev since 1921. https://t.co/otPj0ETShW

Jan 12, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 3,965 followers View post →
Master AMINJ, Conception de dispositifs ludiques
@MetzJeu · X

Épisode 2 : Games and Behaviorism

Dec 17, 2020 · 1 like · 850 followers View post →
WomaninTechmode
@WomaninTechmode · X

Neuronal reward and decision signals: from theories to data https://t.co/f5pMJmOPVR

Nov 23, 2020 · 571 followers View post →
Flemish Games Association
@FLEGAvzw · X

RT @bobdeschutter: This week, my class discussed how behaviorist theories are used in game design to drive engagement but also some compuls…

Aug 29, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,213 followers View post →
Nando
@thefakeNandoz · X

RT @bobdeschutter: This week, my class discussed how behaviorist theories are used in game design to drive engagement but also some compuls…

Aug 28, 2020 · 5 shares · 454 followers View post →
Indie Game Network
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RT @bobdeschutter: This week, my class discussed how behaviorist theories are used in game design to drive engagement but also some compuls…

Aug 28, 2020 · 5 shares · 4,097 followers View post →
IndieDevDog
@IndieDevDog · X

RT @bobdeschutter: This week, my class discussed how behaviorist theories are used in game design to drive engagement but also some compuls…

Aug 28, 2020 · 5 shares · 11,124 followers View post →
Elisa Mekler
@elisamekler · X

RT @bobdeschutter: This week, my class discussed how behaviorist theories are used in game design to drive engagement but also some compuls…

Aug 28, 2020 · 5 shares · 2,473 followers View post →
Bob De Schutter
@bobdeschutter · X

This week, my class discussed how behaviorist theories are used in game design to drive engagement but also some compulsion. How do you feel about using behaviorism for applied game design? Full video: https://t.co/vwemeLxE9x #onlinelearning #gamedev #gamesandlearning https://t.co/W5tV3Yf2e6

Aug 28, 2020 · 17 likes · 5 shares · 10,470 followers View post →
WilluhnLab
@_the_ing · X

RT @SergeAhmed: Dopamine and free will: In focusing individuals on rewards at the expense of other pursuits, dopamine stimulation takes par…

Sep 27, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,338 followers View post →
Siegellab
@siegull · X

@PDN_Cambridge see for example: https://t.co/IBeyrXWcKq https://t.co/COzFycjjer https://t.co/Wt2JrVOZPA https://t.co/trr6ue6pQj #SNS2019 https://t.co/NUUOqdGhhH

Sep 26, 2019 · 1 like · 520 followers View post →
NARC
@bic_ismms · X

RT @SergeAhmed: Dopamine and free will: In focusing individuals on rewards at the expense of other pursuits, dopamine stimulation takes par…

Sep 25, 2019 · 2 shares · 610 followers View post →
SergeAhmed
@SergeAhmed · X

Dopamine and free will: In focusing individuals on rewards at the expense of other pursuits, dopamine stimulation takes parts of free will away from the individual’s behavior. https://t.co/GvI9F1XG65

Sep 25, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 3,965 followers View post →