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Approach response; Preparatory behavior
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These are responses evoked when an organism is exposed to stimuli previously associated with a reinforcer, such as the application of a natural goal object or a self-administered drug. The responses are ones that bring the organism into contact with the actual reinforcer. They serve a searching or preparatory function.
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(2015). Appetitive Responses. In: Stolerman, I.P., Price, L.H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Psychopharmacology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36172-2_200856
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