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1Laboratory of Neuromorphology, Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary; Laboratory of Molecular and Systems Neurobiology, Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary.
Abstract:
In light of the intricate nature of animal behavior regulation, a theoretical model is proposed, grounded in the COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation - Behavior) framework, which has gained considerable traction in the domain of human behavioral intervention. When extending the COM-B model to behavioral neuroscience, we first discuss the utility of the model in animal research, particularly its capacity to integrate environmental and social factors, and enhance cross-species comparisons, including animal-to-human translations and evolutionary considerations. The subsequent discussion then summarizes the advantages of utilizing the COM-B model in neuroscience are summarized, including the facilitation of a systems-level understanding of behavior and the establishment of a link between neural mechanisms and specific behavioral components. The experimental design for the application of the COM-B model in neuroscience is proposed to elucidate the brain regulatory processes that govern behavior. Finally, three specific examples are provided to illustrate the theoretical considerations, namely feeding and social behavior, and the role of neuromodulators in the control of behavior.
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