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Boosting Happiness with Dopamine by Edi Ciuta is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in motivation, reward, and learning. It is released in response to pleasurable activities and binds to receptors in the brain triggering the release of endorphins which have pain-relieving and mood-boosting effects. Dopamine also reinforces behaviors by releasing when we experience pleasure, making us likely to repeat those behaviors. While important for happiness, too much dopamine can lead to addiction or compulsive behaviors as our brains become desens
- Author
- Edi Ciuta
- Language
- EN