Posted on 11/03/2011 10:27:38 PM PDT by wrrock
Infomercials increase dopamine levels because they create a problem that drives our brains nuts. Then they offer a quick and easy solution. The mere fact our brain identifies this solution produces some dopamine. It’s our brains way of rewarding us for moving our species forward.
"Dopamine plays a key role in keeping us focused on our goals and motivating us to meet them, rewarding our attention and achievement by elevating our mood. That is, we feel good when we work towards our goals."
So basically buying something on that solves a problem you never knew you had gives you a sense of accomplishment (dopamine).
Dopamine Rush From Infomercials...
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