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Unit 2 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Topic 2.3
How does dopamine play a role in reward-motivated behavior?
Dopamine inhibits reward-seeking actions by creating feelings of satiety or contentment.
Dopamine release in certain brain areas signifies pleasurable experiences, encouraging repetition of those behaviors.
Dopamine decreases pleasure sensations, making rewards less appealing over time.
Dopamine has no influence on reward-oriented behavior as it only affects memory consolidation.
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AP Psychology - 2.3 Overview of the Nervous System and the Neuron
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