Tag: happiness
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Music and Neurotransmitters Beyond Dopamine: Serotonin, Oxytocin & Endorphins
I’m sure you’ve heard of dopamine, the brain’s “reward” neurotransmitter. Dopamine plays a very important role in musical enjoyment; however, it is only one piece of a much larger picture! There are many neurotransmitters and hormones that contribute to the different psychological and physiological effects of listening to music. They are dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and…
