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Nat Rev Neurosci June 2004 PMID 15152198

Dopamine, learning and motivation.

Roy A Wise

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Discussions reflect curiosity and recognizing the relevance of dopamine to learning and motivation, with references to scientific articles and videos, yet many posts are superficial or cautious, such as skepticism about the video's content and minimal elaboration, contributing to moderate interest and engagement levels.

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Comments show mixed views; some skepticism about the video's content, while others acknowledge the importance of dopamine in motivation, indicating neither strong agreement nor disagreement.

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Several mentions of dopamine and learning suggest genuine curiosity, but some posts display limited engagement, primarily referencing the topic without deep discussion.

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Posts range from brief mentions to referencing related videos and articles, reflecting moderate engagement without extensive analysis or debate.

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The discussions seem to recognize the significance of the topic but lack evidence of transforming opinions or prompting action, leading to a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Dopamine plays a crucial role in how we learn and stay motivated, especially by reinforcing rewarding experiences and guiding our behavior toward goals.
  • It helps encode the feeling of pleasure or reward when we achieve something, encouraging us to repeat those actions in the future.
  • Understanding dopamine's role can explain why we seek out certain activities and how our brains adapt to rewards and motivation over time.]
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post-cell gohan
@beedbon · X

its almost 4 and i forgot i had to read a « dopamine learning and motivation » paper so

Feb 21, 2019 · 1 like · 1,288 followers View post →
Xero Phyte -
@Xero_Phyte · X

@Esban_ Apresje réagis uniquement à ce que je vois ici, je connais pas du tout la teneur des propos de la vidéos, et avec un titre comme ca, ca me rend plus sceptique qu'autre chose sur son contenu . Sur la dopamine, je te conseille cette vidéo au top =) https://t.co/Y0geWlvl3N

Feb 7, 2024 · 1 like · 993 followers View post →
Michael Joseph
@MichaelJoe212 · X

@BrianEntin Dopamine, learning and motivation... https://t.co/cd7EOO9dxh

Mar 28, 2023 · 1 like · 6 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@Nasdaq @InvescoUS Wise, R.A.: Dopamine, learning and motivation. Nature Reviews Neuroscience 5, 483–494 (2004) $PAYX $MSFT $INTU $FISV $DLTR $ADBE $AMZN $AMGN $CTAS $CTXS @JordanJamesEtem @USChamber @AllanGolston

Aug 14, 2021 · 12,641 followers View post →
Taupo
@pierrekerner · X

[CaféDesSciences] La DOPAMINE n’est pas totalement celle que vous croyez https://t.co/7eoqKIEWqT via @cafe_sciences https://t.co/hkYdEgXEts

Feb 5, 2022 · 10,131 followers View post →
Mob Mentality Show
@mob__mentality · X

We discussed: - Learning Essential to Product Development, Tech, Agile, and Engineering - Learning How to Learn - Illusions of Competence in Cognitive Growth - Dopamine, Learning, and Motivation - Retrieval as Intellectual Development Diagnostic

Jun 18, 2023 · 3,769 followers View post →

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Charles Thomas Wild
@CharlesThomasW7 · X

Dopamine, learning and motivation Nature ... Brain dopamine has been linked to both motor and motivational functions.

Oct 17, 2025 · 361 followers View post →
Kaitsu.
@UnclemanBoomer · X

@zikzakhki @samponev Schultz, W., Dayan, P., & Montague, P. R. (1997). A neural substrate of prediction and reward. Science, 275(5306), 1593–1599. Wise, R. A. (2004). Dopamine, learning and motivation. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 5(6), 483–494. 15/

Sep 7, 2025 · 380 followers View post →
Charles Thomas Wild
@CharlesThomasW7 · X

Dopamine, learning and motivation Nature ... Brain dopamine has been linked to both motor and motivational functions.

Mar 15, 2025 · 352 followers View post →
Xero Phyte -
@Xero_Phyte · X

@Esban_ Apresje réagis uniquement à ce que je vois ici, je connais pas du tout la teneur des propos de la vidéos, et avec un titre comme ca, ca me rend plus sceptique qu'autre chose sur son contenu . Sur la dopamine, je te conseille cette vidéo au top =) https://t.co/Y0geWlvl3N

Feb 7, 2024 · 1 like · 993 followers View post →
Mob Mentality Show
@mob__mentality · X

We discussed: - Learning Essential to Product Development, Tech, Agile, and Engineering - Learning How to Learn - Illusions of Competence in Cognitive Growth - Dopamine, Learning, and Motivation - Retrieval as Intellectual Development Diagnostic

Jun 18, 2023 · 3,769 followers View post →
Michael Joseph
@MichaelJoe212 · X

@BrianEntin Dopamine, learning and motivation... https://t.co/cd7EOO9dxh

Mar 28, 2023 · 1 like · 6 followers View post →
Taupo
@pierrekerner · X

[CaféDesSciences] La DOPAMINE n’est pas totalement celle que vous croyez https://t.co/7eoqKIEWqT via @cafe_sciences https://t.co/hkYdEgXEts

Feb 5, 2022 · 10,131 followers View post →
Terence (suspendu)
@TerenceExplor · X

Nouvelle vidéo

Feb 2, 2022 · 1,239 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@Nasdaq @InvescoUS Wise, R.A.: Dopamine, learning and motivation. Nature Reviews Neuroscience 5, 483–494 (2004) $PAYX $MSFT $INTU $FISV $DLTR $ADBE $AMZN $AMGN $CTAS $CTXS @JordanJamesEtem @USChamber @AllanGolston

Aug 14, 2021 · 12,641 followers View post →
post-cell gohan
@beedbon · X

its almost 4 and i forgot i had to read a « dopamine learning and motivation » paper so

Feb 21, 2019 · 1 like · 1,288 followers View post →