from Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love: What is a central idea of the text? Question 7 options: a) The effe
cts on brain chemistry may vary based on the response from the person on the receiving end of the attraction. b) People become obsessed about a lover no matter what is happening to the chemicals in their brain. c) With the right brain chemistry combination, anyone can win the affections of a person they desire. d) Strong feelings of romantic passion are likely to eventually send a person into a deep depression.
Dopamine creates feelings of euphoria while adrenaline and norepinephrine are responsible for the pitter-patter of the heart, restlessness and overall preoccupation that go along with experiencing love. MRI scans indicate that love lights up the pleasure center of the brain. These feelings are created by three chemicals: norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Dopamine: Increased dopamine is associated with motivation, reward, and goal-directed behavior—hence the drive to pursue your loved one or create them in fantasy if you can't be with them. Dopamine also creates a sense of novelty
