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Psychoactive Drugs

Question 3 • Psychology - EL2084

The brain rewards certain activity by releasing the neurotransmitter __________.

Answer
A
epinephrine
B
dopamine
C
cortisol
D
serotonin

Explanation

The brain’s reward system releases dopamine during rewarding or pleasurable activities, reinforcing behaviors that may be repeated. Therefore, the correct choice is dopamine. Epinephrine is mainly involved in the fight-or-flight response, while cortisol is associated with stress.

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