/neuro/taxonomy/term/826/all en /neuro/channels/news/unexpected-creates-reward-when-listening-music-294585 <p><strong>Scientists prove difference between expected/actual outcomes cause reward response</strong></p> <p>If you love it when a musician strikes that unexpected but perfect chord, you are not alone. New research shows the musically unexpected activates the reward centre of our brains, and makes us learn about the music as we listen.</p> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:05:01 +0000 martin.maynard@mail.mcgill.ca 3347 at /neuro