Collin Hutson

The Dorsomedial Prefrontal Cortex Uses Reward Predictions to Regulate How Rewards Are Pursued

The paper shows that the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC) uses reward predictions to regulate how rewards are pursued, with cues signaling imminent reward suppressing instrumental seeking and cues signaling sparse reward invigorating it.

Differential effects of acute and prolonged morphine withdrawal on motivational and goal-directed control over reward-seeking behavior

This study examines how acute and prolonged morphine withdrawal affects motivation and goal-directed behavior in rats, finding distinct impacts on reward processing and flexibility.

Long-term effects of THC exposure on reward learning and motivated behavior in adolescent and adult male rats

This study examines how repeated THC exposure during adolescence or adulthood affects reward learning and motivated behavior in rats, finding age-dependent changes in cognitive and motivational processes.