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concept:dopamine-role-in-precision-encodingdopamine role in precision encoding
Hypothesis that dopamine encodes the precision of predictions, modulating top-down vs bottom-up balance.
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- Broader role for dopamine beyond reward signalling, influencing top-down/bottom-up balance.
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