Sally usually enjoys listening to music and playing her guitar. Lately, though, she finds these activities unrewarding, and as a result she feels sad and unmotivated. Which neurotransmitter is likely depleted in Sally's brain?

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Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that is commonly associated with feelings of pleasure and reward. Its depletion can lead to a lack of motivation and feelings of sadness or depression, which fits with Sally's symptoms of finding once-enjoyable activities unrewarding. The other neurotransmitters listed do not have as direct a link to reward and pleasure.

Sally Usually Enjoys Listening to Music and Playing Her Guitar