Reward pathway
Medical term · R
An interrelated set of brain regions that are all involved in recognizing, experiencing, and remembering pleasurable or rewarding events.
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Central (brain) fatigueA lack of concentration or alertness as well as a sense of lethargy and loss of motivation; involves the central nervous system.
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Nucleus accumbensPart of the brain’s reward pathway that is most tightly and consistently responsive to pleasure. Also known as the pleasure center.
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Reward insufficiency theoryThe theory that some people turn to addiction to compensate for an inability to sufficiently experience pleasure.