From the Ted Talk by Shannon Odell: The science of falling in love
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Love is often described as ____________, heart-wrenching and even heartbreaking. So, what does the brain have to do with it? Everything! The journey from first spark to last tear is guided by a symphony of neurochemicals and brain systems.
As you begin to fall for someone, you may find yourself excessively daydreaming about them and _______ to spend more and more time together. This first stage of love is what _____________ call infatuation, or passionate love. Your new ____________ can feel almost intoxicating, and when it comes to the brain, that’s not far from the truth. __________ individuals show ___________________ in the ventral tegmental area. The VTA is the reward-processing and motivation hub of the _____, ______ when you do things like eat a sweet treat, quench your thirst, or in more extreme cases, take drugs of abuse. Activation releases the “feel good” neurotransmitter dopamine, teaching your brain to ______ behaviors in anticipation of receiving the same _______ reward. This increased VTA activity is the reason love's not only euphoric, but also draws you towards your new partner.
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Love is often described as heartwarming, heart-wrenching and even heartbreaking. So, what does the brain have to do with it? Everything! The journey from first spark to last tear is guided by a symphony of neurochemicals and brain systems.
As you begin to fall for someone, you may find yourself excessively daydreaming about them and wanting to spend more and more time together. This first stage of love is what psychologists call infatuation, or passionate love. Your new relationship can feel almost intoxicating, and when it comes to the brain, that’s not far from the truth. Infatuated individuals show increased activation in the ventral tegmental area. The VTA is the reward-processing and motivation hub of the brain, firing when you do things like eat a sweet treat, quench your thirst, or in more extreme cases, take drugs of abuse. Activation releases the “feel good” neurotransmitter dopamine, teaching your brain to repeat behaviors in anticipation of receiving the same initial reward. This increased VTA activity is the reason love's not only euphoric, but also draws you towards your new partner.