AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Low levels of dopamine have been linked to Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome and depression. Low levels of dopamine can make you feel tired, moody, unmotivated and many other symptoms. Treatments are available for many of the medical conditions linked to low dopamine levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although dopamine alone may not directly cause depression, having low levels of dopamine may cause specific symptoms that health experts associate with the condition. These symptoms can include: lack of motivation. difficulty concentrating.

Detailed explanation-3: -People with depression often exhibit reduced motivation, anhedonia (a decrease in pleasure from usually enjoyed things), sometimes motor decreases as well. All of these are linked with dopamine.