In lesson 8 of the 2011 course we take another look at the basal ganglia. In part 1 explore their role in positive reinforcement learning, and in part 2 we explore their role in addiction. Materials Powerpoint slides 8-1 Action selection, learning and addiction pt. 1 8-2 Action selection, learning and addiction pt. 2 Book traversal links for Action Selection and Addiction (2011) 8-1 Action selection, learning and addiction pt. 1 ›