Researchers showed participants a photo of their loved one and asked them to think about a pleasurable event that had occurred when they were together. As a control, they were shown a photo of a neutral person and asked to think about pleasurable events with that person. When viewing the loved one and thinking about pleasant interactions with them, regions of the brain that are rich in _______ were activated.

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Dopamine receptors are associated with reward and pleasure pathways in the brain. When thinking about pleasurable interactions with loved ones, these pathways are activated, leading to the release of dopamine and feelings of happiness and enjoyment. AcH, gabba, and GAMA receptors are not specifically linked to reward and pleasure pathways.

Researchers Showed Participants a Photo of Their Loved One and Asked