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Dopamine

By Sheryl Ankrom, About.com

Updated: February 03, 2009

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Definition:

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that influences body movement and is also believed to be involved in motivation, reward, reinforcement and addictive behaviors. Many theories of psychosis suggest that dopamine plays a role in psychotic symptoms.

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