The ADHD Skills Lab
Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap]
Jul 22, 2024
Discover the impact of dopamine in ADHD brains and where it originates from. Learn how factors like protein intake and celebrating wins can boost dopamine levels. Dive into research on dopamine transfer deficit theory and its relation to ADHD symptoms. Explore the role of dopamine in intelligence and attention in individuals with ADHD. Uncover strategies for managing ADHD symptoms through self-acceptance and effective reward systems.
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- ADHD symptoms in ADHD are linked to a failure of dopamine response to cues predicting reinforcement.
- Different neurobiological factors contribute to ADHD symptoms, not solely dopamine dysfunction.
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Dopamine Transfer Deficit Theory and ADHD
The podcast delves into the dopamine transfer deficit theory, which explains how ADHD symptoms may be linked to a failure of dopamine cell response to cues predicting reinforcement. This theory suggests that in individuals without ADHD, dopamine responses effectively transfer to cues, leading to immediate reinforcement. However, in ADHD, this transfer mechanism is impaired, resulting in delayed reinforcement and a lack of cellular-level dopaminergic reward.
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