Uncertainty and reward histories have distinct effects on decisions after wins and losses
Shivam Kalhan, Robin Magnard, Zhenlong Zhang, Yifeng Cheng, Patricia H. Janak
In 14 rats doing probabilistic reversal learning, model-derived uncertainty (unsigned average prediction error) and recency-weighted reward history distinctly and sex-specifically shaped win-stay versus lose-shift choices.
Scientific Reports · Jan 31, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition✦ In-depth digest