A reward prediction error is the difference between the:
A)size of two consecutive rewards.
B)subjective pleasure associated with two consecutive rewards.
C)reward expected and the reward received.
D)presence and absence of a reward.

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A reward prediction error is the difference between the expected reward and the actual reward received. It is a key component of the dopamine system, indicating the difference between what we expect to happen and what actually happens. Option A refers to the difference in size between two consecutive rewards, which may not necessarily be related to expectations. Option B refers to subjective pleasure, which is also not directly related to expected vs. actual rewards. Option D refers to the presence or absence of a reward, which does not provide information about prediction errors.

A Reward Prediction Error Is the Difference Between The