habituation
Habituation is a biological term for a basic, universal form of learning: when stimuli keep repeating or are present at all times, biological organisms innately respond by decreasing their reaction to that stimulus.
norepinephrine
Also known as noradrenaline – a neurotransmitter involved in alertness, attention, and response to stress. References1↑ Reduced Sensory Habituation in Autism and Its Correlation with Behavioral Measures Source
serotonin
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, sleep, and appetite, keeping us balanced.
neurotransmitter
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that help brain cells “talk” to each other, controlling thoughts and feelings. Dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine are all neurotransmitters.
dopamine pathway
A brain network where dopamine travels, affecting motivation and reward, but also pain and many other functions.
dopamine
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in many different functions, including movement, motivation, reward, and pleasure. It is one of the most important neurotransmitters you have to get to know if you want to understand ADHD better.
stimulus
A stimulus (plural: stimuli) refers to any physical or sensory input from the environment that elicits a response or reaction from someone. It can be any sensory information, such as sound, light, touch, taste, or smell, that triggers a biological or behavioural response. Stimuli can range from simple to complex and can have varying degrees …