Brain responds to novelty from "summary" of Discovering the Brain by National Academy of Sciences,Institute of Medicine,Sandra Ackerman
The brain responds to novelty by releasing dopamine, a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in reward-motivated behavior. This release of dopamine reinforces the brain's response to the novel stimulus, making us more likely to seek out new experiences in the future. This is known as the novelty-seeking behavior, and it is thought to have evolutionary roots in our ancestors' need to explore new environments in search of food and resources.
When we encounter something new, our brain's reward system is activated, leading to feelings of pleasure and excitement. This...
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