2-Minute Neuroscience: Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA)
[1:53] In this video, discussed is the ventral tegmental area, or VTA. The VTA is one of the two largest dopaminergic reg…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Nucleus Accumbens
[1:58] In this video, the nucleus accumbens is discussed. The nucleus accumbens is located in the basal forebrain, and …
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Dopamine
[2:00] Dopamine is a monoamine and catecholamine neurotransmitter with many functions in the nervous system ranging …
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Amphetamine
[1:54] Amphetamine is a stimulant drug that is used primarily in the treatment of ADHD. In this video, I discuss some of t…
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Effects of Cocaine
[2:04] In my 2-Minute Neuroscience videos I simplistically explain neuroscience topics in 2 minutes or less. In this v…
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The Science of Cheating
[2:52] ASAP take a look at the science of monogamy. Are we designed to be faithful or is monogamy culturally constructed…
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Mapping Emotions in the Body
[2:23] Feelings are often associated with physical reactions: terror can send chills down your spine, and love can lea…
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Michael Tomasello: Lecture 1 – Intentional Communication of grate Apes
[1:07:36] 2006 – Monday May, 15th, 4 – 6 pm CNRS, Campus Gérard-Mégie, Auditorium Marie Curie Paris &nb…
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The Psychology of Happiness and Feedback
[3:32] Sheila Heen, a Partner at Triad Consulting Group and a lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, explains the psycho…
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Robert Sapolsky: Dopamine Jackpot! The Science of Pleasure
[4:59] Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, compares dopamine levels in monk…
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