Rats treated with dopamine antagonists display a reduced willingness to exert high levels of effort for a preferred food reward.

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Dopamine antagonists block dopamine receptors, reducing the effects of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is crucial for motivation and reward-seeking behavior, so blocking its action can lead to a decreased willingness to work hard for rewards, including preferred food.

Rats Treated with Dopamine Antagonists Display a Reduced Willingness to Exert