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Mar 2019
53m 34s

The Molecule of More: Dopamine (SoP76)

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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Dopamine is known as the chemical of love, creativity and addiction. It pushes us to achieve greatness, but it can also lead to our downfall. To help us understand this tricky molecule, the guests for this episode are Dr. Daniel Lieberman, professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washingt ... Show More
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