Reciprocal connections between the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and the basolateral nucleus
of the amygdala (BLA) provide a critical circuit for guiding normal behavior when information …

To make an appropriate decision, one must anticipate potential future rewarding events,
even when they are not readily observable. These expectations are generated by using …

Underlying many complex behaviors are simple learned associations that allow humans
and animals to anticipate the consequences of their actions. The orbitofrontal cortex and …

The amygdala is critical for associating predictive cues with primary rewarding and aversive
outcomes. This is particularly evident in tasks in which information about expected outcomes …

Basolateral amygdala and orbitofrontal cortex are implicated in cue-outcome learning. In this
issue of Neuron, Schoenbaum et al. show that, following basolateral amygdala lesions, cue …

Adaptive reward-related decision making requires accurate prospective consideration of the
specific outcome of each option and its current desirability. Often this information must be …

The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) has been described as signaling outcome expectancies or
value. Evidence for the latter comes from the studies showing that neural signals in the OFC …

Certain goal-directed behaviors depend upon interactions between basolateral amygdala
(ABL) and orbitofrontal cortex (OFC). Here we describe neurophysiological evidence of this …

The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and basolateral amygdala (BLA) are critical for using learned
representations of outcomes to guide behavior. Neurophysiological findings suggest …

Orbitofrontal cortex is characterized by its unique pattern of connections with subcortical
areas, such as basolateral amygdala. Here we distinguish between the critical role of these …