Low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine can lessen the ability to focus effectively on tasks. However, high levels of dopamine can result in feelings of motivation. How would you classify dopamine and why?
A) Dopamine is excitatory because it enhances motivation levels.
B) Dopamine is inhibitory because it diminishes the ability to focus.
C) Dopamine is both inhibitory and excitatory because it can enhance motivation levels but diminish the ability to focus.

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Dopamine has both inhibitory and excitatory effects depending on the specific region of the brain it is acting on. In general, low levels of dopamine can result in decreased ability to focus while high levels of dopamine can enhance motivation. Therefore, dopamine can be classified as both inhibitory and excitatory.

Low Levels of the Neurotransmitter Dopamine Can Lessen the Ability