Doplazy: A Physiological and Neurobiological Framework of Cognitive Reluctance Driven by Short-Term Dopaminergic Conditioning
Abstract: Doplazy is a theoretical framework conceptualizing a physiological and neurobiological state of cognitive reluctance driven by short-term dopaminergic conditioning. The model explores how rapid dopamine spikes from modern digital stimuli lead to transient receptor desensitization, executive function fatigue, and subsequent behavioral inertia. This work establishes a foundational baseline for analyzing cognitive friction and motivation deficits in digitally saturated environments.
Authors
- Shivam Pathak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5578-9924)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23694039
- Primary Topic
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Type
- preprint