Figure 1: Acquisition of a novel motor skill induces formation of spine clusters. Figure 2: Clustered new spines form over multiple training sessions of the same, but not different, motor tasks.

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This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Motor skill learning involves a complex process of generating novel movement patterns guided by evaluative feedback, such as a reward.