Summary
The video discusses the relationship between dopamine peaks and baselines. For every dopamine peak, there is a corresponding trough below baseline, which is crucial in determining motivation. Dopamine is released in anticipation of what a person desires, not just when they receive the reward. The drop in dopamine below baseline, caused by the preceding peak, triggers the desire to pursue something. The prefrontal cortex plays a role in context setting, craving, and pursuit as it relates to action and movement.