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| Mechanic | Dopamine Mechanism | Example in CS 1.6 | |----------|-------------------|----------------------| | | Delayed reward; purchase phase creates anticipatory rise | Saving for an AWP increases tension before next round | | One-life-per-round | High stakes → heightened prediction error upon survival/kill | Clutch situations (1v3) amplify dopamine on success | | Skill-based aiming (spray control) | Mastery loop; positive feedback on precise motor action | Landing a headshot with AK-47 after recoil training | | Intermittent reinforcement | Unpredictable enemy positions → variable reward schedule | Checking corners; unexpected frag yields larger spike | | Social scoreboard | Comparative reward → status-related dopamine | Top fragging or clutching earns team recognition |