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Model-Free vs. Model-Based Decision-Making in Addiction
This chapter examines the differences between model-free and model-based decision-making, particularly in the context of food rewards and addiction. It highlights how impulsive behaviors often overshadow long-term goals due to addiction, and how early life experiences shape these decision-making processes. The discussion also draws parallels between animal studies and human addiction behavior, emphasizing the complexities of addiction beyond mere impulsivity.
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