A new study reveals that motor exploration, not mere imitation, is critical for developing a sense of agency (SoA) in unfamiliar environments.

Active motor exploration, rather than imitation, is essential for developing a strong sense of agency (SoA) when learning new motor skills. SoA initially relies on temporal synchronicity but ...

Researchers found that the local release of dopamine – a molecule best known for its role in the brain’s reward system – is a key factor in acquiring new motor skills.