Scientists reveal serotonin's role in reward anticipation and value encoding
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A recent study found that serotonin is released both when a reward is anticipated and consumed. The amount of serotonin released increases with the reward's value, helping the brain encode and respond to expected rewards.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/chrisdh79 on 2024-09-23 10:02:53+00:00.

Original Title: Researchers found that serotonin is released not only when rewards are consumed but also in response to cues that predict rewards | This release is finely tuned to the subjective value of the reward, showing a higher response to more desirable rewards.