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Novelty and Learning

"Novelty and learning" refers to the concept that new experiences and opportunities for learning can increase dopamine release in the brain and strengthen the dopaminergic system. The dopaminergic system is involved in reward and motivation, and when an individual experiences something new or learns something new, the release of dopamine in response to this experience or learning can strengthen the connections between neurons in the dopaminergic system. This increased release of dopamine and strengthened connections can lead to increased motivation and a heightened sense of reward, which can help the individual continue to seek out new experiences and opportunities for learning. The process of novelty and learning can therefore help to reinforce the dopaminergic system, leading to long-term improvements in brain function and overall well-being.

References.

 

Duszkiewicz AJ, McNamara CG, Takeuchi T, Genzel L. Novelty and Dopaminergic Modulation of Memory Persistence: A Tale of Two Systems. Trends Neurosci. 2019 Feb;42(2):102-114. doi: 10.1016/j.tins.2018.10.002. Epub 2018 Nov 16. PMID: 30455050; PMCID: PMC6352318.

Joachim Morrens, Çağatay Aydin, Aliza Janse van Rensburg, José Esquivelzeta Rabell, Sebastian Haesler. Cue-Evoked Dopamine Promotes Conditioned Responding during Learning. Neuron, 2020; DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2020.01.012

VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology). "Novelty speeds up learning thanks to dopamine activation." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 5 February 2020. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200205132255.htm

 

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