The relationship between reinforcement and memory: parallels in the rewarding and mnemonic effects of the neuropeptide substance P.

Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews
J P Huston, M S Oitzl

Abstract

A theory of reinforcement is presented which accounts for the backward action of a reinforcer on operant behavior in terms of its effect on memory traces left by the operant. Several possible ways in which a reinforcer could strengthen the probability of recurrence of an operant are discussed. Predictions from the model regarding general memory-promoting effects of reinforcers presented posttrial in various learning paradigms are outlined. The theory also predicts a parallelism in reinforcing and memory-promoting effects of stimuli, including drugs. The second part of the chapter outlines experiments investigating memory modulating and reinforcing effects of the neuropeptide substance P. In general, injection of SP is positively reinforcing when injected into parts of the brain where it has been shown to facilitate learning. Peripheral injection of SP is also reinforcing at the dose known to promote passive avoidance learning when presented posttrial.

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