reward¶

Type: Entity
Confidence: ★★★☆☆ Promising

Evidence Graph¶

Summary¶

Dopamine acts as accelerator for reward-seeking behavior, signaling when outcomes exceed expectations. Social connection activates oxytocin → VTA dopamine → nucleus accumbens reward pathway.

Timeline¶

Added to Knowledge Graph: 2026-02-04 13:27 UTC
Valid Since: 2026-02-04
Valid Since: 2026-02-04

Relationships¶

Supported By¶

• PRODUCES: nucleus accumbens
  Nucleus accumbens produces reward in the social connection pathway 📅 Valid since: 2026-02-04 📚 Mentioned in 1 episode(s)

Supports¶

• LEADS_TO: approach behavior
  Reward leads to approach behavior in the neural mechanism 📅 Valid since: 2026-02-04 📚 Mentioned in 1 episode(s)

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Last updated: 2026-02-04