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What is the primary function of dopamine in motivation and learning?
What is the primary function of dopamine in motivation and learning?
- Modulation of incentive motivation and reinforcement learning (correct)
- Control of motor movement
- Regulation of emotional response
- Processing of sensory information
How do addictive drugs affect the brain's motivation and reinforcement systems?
How do addictive drugs affect the brain's motivation and reinforcement systems?
- They disrupt the brain's cognitive function
- They alter the brain's emotional response
- They inhibit the release of dopamine
- They stimulate the brain's reward system (correct)
What is the proposed mechanism underlying drug addiction?
What is the proposed mechanism underlying drug addiction?
- Desensitization of natural motivation and reward learning mechanisms
- Dysregulation of emotional response
- Sensitization of natural motivation and reward learning mechanisms (correct)
- Impaired cognitive function
What is the primary brain mechanism involved in motivation and reward learning?
What is the primary brain mechanism involved in motivation and reward learning?
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What is the result of the overactivation of the brain's reward system in drug addiction?
What is the result of the overactivation of the brain's reward system in drug addiction?
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