2.2 Dopa-What?

A. Brain Chemicals

Many people enjoy playing video games because they are fun or make them feel good. Video games have the potential to impact: 

  1. Body- Our physical bodies and health. 
  2. Brains- Our brains and how they work. 
  3. Feelings- Our emotions and how we feel. 

 Directions: Read or listen to the slideshow below to learn more about dopamine.  As you read, think about these questions: 

  1. What is dopamine? 
  2. How does dopamine impact how we feel and act? 
  3. How does dopamine connect to video games? 

B. Think About It

Take a minute to reflect. 

 

First, in your Mission Log, reflect on these two questions:

  • What things in your life make you happy? 
  • What things might produce dopamine in your brain? 

Then, sketch (quickly draw) four things that make you happy in life that might produce dopamine in your brain.

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