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The Hedonic Dysregulation Theory

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For this assignment I decided to choose the Hedonic Dysregulation Theory to explain the five-minute clip we watched. This theory explains that after experiencing the first sensation of the drug, you continue to seek for the drug later on. Also with the introducing of anxiety or even dysphoria coming to your mind you are still going to seek out the drug even though the effects are slowly or have been taking a toll on you. I do agree with what has been said on how the music, colors, even animation of this kiwi mimics the downward spiral of the drug on the body. Especially the effects it was having on the birds body from not being able to fly when it was enjoying the effects of the nugget that it first ate!
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