Research has proven that the disposition to seek pleasure has been linked to the brain’s reward system, while the tendency to avoid or withdraw from stimuli has been linked to the amygdala. The left prefrontal cortex has been linked to positive effects, while the right prefrontal cortex has been linked to negative effects. The prefrontal cortex also affects how we self-regulate our behavior.
***please answer 3 question in one page,own words and make sure no plagerism and to cite
Do neurotransmitters play a role in regulating your mood, adaptive behavior, and motivation? If so, how? If not, why not? Provide support using your course readings.
Explain how neurotransmitters are tied into information transmission and mood creation?
Explain how the dopaminergic pathway stimulates motivation. Substantiate your response with reasons and supporting evidence.
Textbook: Reeve, J. (2014). Understanding motivation and emotion (6th Ed.). John Wiley.
Citation: Reeve (2014) or (Reeve, 2014)
Reference: Reeve, J. (2014). Understanding motivation and emotion (6th Ed.). John Wiley.