Dopamine activity is a key neural mechanism underlying:
A)positive reinforcement.
B)cognitive dissonance.
C)deindividuation.
D)self-actualization.

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Dopamine activity is strongly associated with positive reinforcement or pleasure-seeking behavior. When dopamine is released in response to a stimulus, it reinforces that behavior, increasing the likelihood of it being repeated. This is why drugs that promote dopamine activity (such as cocaine) are highly addictive, and why activities that naturally boost dopamine (such as eating or sex) are highly rewarding. None of the other options listed are closely associated with dopamine activity.

Dopamine Activity Is a Key Neural Mechanism Underlying