KM Discussion 4: The Human Mind

Key Takeaways

• The mesolimbic dopamine system helps tell us whether or not something is rewarding. It is comprised of eight core regions that function interdependently.

• B.F. Skinner (1904 - 1990) is considered the father of what’s called operant conditioning. He showed the effects of positive reinforcement by conducting lab experiments with rats. Operant conditioning is also known as reinforcement theory.

References

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Neuroscience Department Laboraties. (n.d.) Brain Reward Pathways. Retrieved from https://neuroscience.mssm.edu/nestler/brainRewardpathways.html

McLeod, S. A. (2018, Jan, 21). Skinner - operant conditioning. Retrieved from
https://www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html