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Douglas J. Roy

UNSW Sydney

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The control of goal-directed actions by nutrient-specific appetites and rewards

Douglas J. Roy, Thomas J. Burton, Bernard W. Balleine

This study shows that rats' lever-pressing behavior is goal-directed and influenced by their nutritional state, indicating that nutrient-specific appetites drive action choices.

Appetite · May 9, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition