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Extrinsic rewards can reduce intrinsic interest and long-term engagement. Psychological Bulletin
Dopamine signals rewards and motivates behavior. Addiction blunts this system. Annual Review of Psychology
Games cause dopamine release, activating reward circuits like addictive substances. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse, Addiction Biology
Excess dopamine drives impulsivity and novelty-seeking. Nat Rev Neurosci
Mindful breaks and breathwork can stabilize attention and reduce overstimulation. Nutrients
Attention is trainable but impaired by heavy media multitasking. Psychological Science, Technology, Mind, and Behavior
Music supports emotional regulation, cognition, and social bonding. PMC, PLoS ONE
Viewing nature's motion (optical flow) supports parasympathetic recovery. ACS Journal
Wide visual fields reduce stress and boost creativity. Psychology Today
Thinking is shaped by the body's physical interactions. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Frontiers in Psychology
Flow arises from optimal challenge and deep focus, enhancing performance. Frontiers in Psychology
Breathwork improves emotion regulation, heart rate variability, and stress resilience. Scientific Reports, MDPI
Combining senses enhances attention, memory, and cognitive speed. Neurobiology of Aging, Society for Neuroscience