The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is implicated in a broad range of behaviors and
cognitive processes, but it has been unclear what contribution, if any, the ACC makes to …

The dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) has a near-ubiquitous presence in the
neuroscience of cognitive control. It has been implicated in a diversity of functions, from …

In this review, we summarize findings supporting the existence of multiple behavioral
strategies for controlling reward-related behavior, including a dichotomy between the goal …

Mental strength and history of winning play an important role in the determination of social
dominance. However, the neural circuits mediating these intrinsic and extrinsic factors have …

Successful goal-directed behavior requires not only correct action selection, planning, and
execution but also the ability to flexibly adapt behavior when performance problems occur or …

Schizophrenia is a complex and multifactorial disorder generally diagnosed in young adults
at the time of the first psychotic episode of delusions and hallucinations. These positive …

Cognitive control is subjectively costly, suggesting that engagement is modulated in
relationship to incentive state. Dopamine appears to play key roles. In particular, dopamine …

Negative social experiences during adolescence are central features for several stress-
related mental illnesses. Social play fighting behavior in rats peaks during early …

Motivational and hedonic impairments are core aspects of a variety of types of
psychopathology. These impairments cut across diagnostic categories and may be critical to …

Social competition plays a pivotal role in determining individuals' social status. While the
dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC) is essential in regulating social competition, it …