2025 / 04

DOI: 10.24075/vmedpsy.2025–04.06
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

The role of the dopaminergic system in the formation of a feeling of joy when observing pets

Sabirova SR , Haytanova O , Chudina YuA
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Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lulumba, Moscow, Russia

ur.xednay@imasavoribaS

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Received: 2025-09-20 Accepted: 2025-12-22 Published online: 2025-12-25
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