Dopamine, Reward, Motivation, Lateral Hypothalamus, Feeding Behavior & Eating Disorders | Melissa Sharpe | 164
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Redefining Dopamine: Beyond Pleasure and Reward
This chapter explores the evolving understanding of dopamine, emphasizing its multifaceted role in learning and cognition beyond mere pleasure and addiction. The discussion highlights recent findings on dopamine's influence on reinforcement learning and environmental association, revealing its critical function in motivation and response processes. By contrasting traditional views with new research, the chapter showcases the complexity of dopamine's interactions throughout various brain circuits and their implications for behavior.
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