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November 2016 PMID 27977239

Liking, wanting, and the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction.

Kent C Berridge, Terry E Robinson

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The discussions reflect a strong interest and agreement, with posts mentioning key concepts like dopamine, motivated behaviors, and the historical importance of Berridge's classic paper. Phrases like 'compelling work' and references to expanding theories signal deep engagement and recognition of the article's impact on understanding addiction.

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Most posts acknowledge the importance of Berridge's work and its contributions to understanding addiction, showing overall support.

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Discussions show high engagement with topics like neural mechanisms and the implications for addiction treatment, indicating strong curiosity.

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Posts reference various sources and expand on concepts like dopamine's role and behavioral manipulations, demonstrating thoughtful participation.

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The conversations highlight how the theory influences perspectives on addiction, emphasizing its significance in both scientific and mental health contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • Liking and wanting are related but involve different brain systems, with wanting driven by strong neural circuits involving dopamine, while liking is managed by smaller, less stable systems not dependent on dopamine.
  • The incentive-sensitization theory suggests that addiction mainly involves an excessive increase in wanting (craving), especially triggered by cues, rather than an increase in liking, due to long-lasting changes in dopamine-related motivation pathways.
  • Over the past 25 years, evidence has supported this theory, which is now being expanded to explain not only drug addiction but also other behavioral addictions and related mental health issues.
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CLaE
@leafs_s · X

The American Psychologist Liking, Wanting and the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction https://t.co/KkopzxMqbB

Apr 8, 2022 · 7 likes · 28,147 followers View post →
Your Brain on Porn
@YourBrainOnPorn · X

The 2008 classic paper by Berridge & Robinson that lays it all out there: "Liking, Wanting and the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction" https://t.co/Qoll4SLRLA

Jan 10, 2020 · 1 like · 13,366 followers View post →
Charan Ranganath
@CharanRanganath · X

@StevenQuartz @hubermanlab @lexfridman I'm not a dopamine expert, and of course, DA doesn't have a single function, so those are important caveats. My take is based on compelling work from Berridge that uses multiple behavioral manipulations to assess effects of DA manipulations. https://t.co/8xi5Vad0ES

May 28, 2024 · 1 like · 6,901 followers View post →
Adictdual
@adictdual · X

“Liking, wanting, and the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction.” Berridge KC, Robinson TE. La descripción de los distintos mecanismos motivacionales detrás del consumo y la adicción. https://t.co/uJ8HPu7XNc).

May 18, 2022 · 1 like · 200 followers View post →
Alexander Harris
@dr_alexharris · X

https://t.co/jXzvdQ79Vl vs https://t.co/vtnc8Sy46R

Nov 20, 2022 · 4,741 followers View post →
Gill Eapen
@gilleapen · X

Scientific Sense ® Podcast by Gill Eapen: Prof. Kent Berridge, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan on Liking, Wanting, and the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction. https://t.co/IDUeDDAibF

Nov 27, 2020 · 291 followers View post →

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Charan Ranganath
@CharanRanganath · X

@StevenQuartz @hubermanlab @lexfridman I'm not a dopamine expert, and of course, DA doesn't have a single function, so those are important caveats. My take is based on compelling work from Berridge that uses multiple behavioral manipulations to assess effects of DA manipulations. https://t.co/8xi5Vad0ES

May 28, 2024 · 1 like · 6,901 followers View post →
Alexander Harris
@dr_alexharris · X

https://t.co/jXzvdQ79Vl vs https://t.co/vtnc8Sy46R

Nov 20, 2022 · 4,741 followers View post →
Adictdual
@adictdual · X

“Liking, wanting, and the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction.” Berridge KC, Robinson TE. La descripción de los distintos mecanismos motivacionales detrás del consumo y la adicción. https://t.co/uJ8HPu7XNc).

May 18, 2022 · 1 like · 200 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

The American Psychologist Liking, Wanting and the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction https://t.co/KkopzxMqbB

Apr 8, 2022 · 7 likes · 28,147 followers View post →
Gill Eapen
@gilleapen · X

Scientific Sense ® Podcast by Gill Eapen: Prof. Kent Berridge, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan on Liking, Wanting, and the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction. https://t.co/IDUeDDAibF

Nov 27, 2020 · 291 followers View post →
Your Brain on Porn
@YourBrainOnPorn · X

The 2008 classic paper by Berridge & Robinson that lays it all out there: "Liking, Wanting and the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction" https://t.co/Qoll4SLRLA

Jan 10, 2020 · 1 like · 13,366 followers View post →