Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that affects the behavior of people with inattention and hyperactivity. It is one of the most common childhood conditions and can persist into adulthood. ADHD occurs when there is an imbalance in the levels of dopamine, a chemical in the brain. This can make it difficult…
The brain reward system or mesocorticolimbic circuit is a brain circuit that controls addictive behaviors, mood, feeding behaviors, positive emotions (e.g., pleasure), and learning [1]. 1. What Activates the Reward System? The reward system is activated every time we experience something rewarding. For instance, the reward system is triggered when eating something we really enjoy…
There are several parts of the brain where memories are stored depending on the type of memories: Explicit Memories are long-term memories that are stored in the following brain structures: Implicit Memories are long-term memories that are stored in the following brain structures: Working Memory and short-term memory are stored in the following brain structure:…
