Instru(mental)

Music, Rewards, and Dopamine

August 10, 2018 Brea Murakami Season 1 Episode 10
Instru(mental)
Music, Rewards, and Dopamine
Show Notes

Does music release dopamine? And how can music be interpreted as a reward? This episode uncovers how reward circuitry in our brain can be activated when we listen to music. Learn how the interactions between music and dopamine contribute to neuroplasticity and how music therapists take advantage of musical rewards for increased motivation.

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