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Deep Dive into Dopamine [Research Recap]

The ADHD Skills Lab

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Dopamine Dynamics Distinguish ADHD Responses

ADHD symptoms may stem from a dysfunction in how dopamine cell responses interact with cues predicting rewards. In typically developing children, even mundane tasks, like filling out paperwork, can trigger an immediate dopamine response, providing a sense of reinforcement despite delayed rewards. However, for those with ADHD, this connection falters, leading to a lack of dopaminergic feedback when presented with similar tasks, thereby hindering their motivation and responsiveness to anticipated reinforcement.

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