More specifically mental pleasure, like hearing a really great song, or beholding an awesome view.
What is going on in our bodies/brain that leads to goosebumps from these things?
I am also interested in why we get goosebumps from physical pleasure, like a head scratch or someone tracing your skin
In: Biology
It’s called frisson, and it’s most likely due to dopamine being released after a strong emotional response to something, usually music.
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