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# Infographic: Brains, Games and Learning

By [Heera Kang](https://2024.mindresearch.org/blog/author/heera-kang)

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There's a substance in the brain that every educator would want working for them in the classroom. It's dopamine, and you've probably heard of it associated with an array of pleasant activities and feelings, such as eating delicious foods, falling in love or winning a prize. In this infographic, Director of Education Research at MIND Research Institute, Dr. Martin Buschkuehl, gives us an overview of certain functions of dopamine in the brain and the implications on learning and student motivation.

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Here's more on the power of game-based learning:

- [What Do Games Have To Do With Productive Struggle?](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/games-and-productive-struggle)
- [Infographic: How Game-based Learning Can Support Strong Mathematical Practices  ](http://blog.mindresearch.org/blog/game-based-learning-infographic-strong-math-practices)

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### About the Author

Heera Kang was Manager of Engagement Content and Design at MIND Research Institute. Productive struggle, growth mindset and equity in education are some of her favorite topics.

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