QIF-T0116
mediumProgressive reward pathway desensitization
Tier 5 — Theoretical (Modeled / Simulated)
Legacy status: THEORETICAL
Technique Details
- Tactic
- QIF-N.MD
- Status
- THEORETICAL
- Bands
- N5, N6
✚ Therapeutic Application
Systematic reduction of dopaminergic reward circuit sensitivity through repeated supraphysiological stimulation, causing anhedonia and motivational deficit
Clinical Analog
Deep brain stimulation of nucleus accumbens / ventral capsule
Treats
- treatment-resistant depression
- OCD
- addiction (research)
- anorexia nervosa (research)
Neural Impact
2 of 7 neural bands affected
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DSM-5-TR Diagnostic Mappings
Diagnostic category references for threat modeling, not diagnostic claims.
Pathway: N3 (nucleus accumbens) → N4 (VTA-prefrontal circuit) → N5 (reward network) — progressive desensitization
Following Poldrack (2006), brain region disruption does not uniquely predict psychiatric outcomes.
Scoring
NISS:1.1/BI:L/CR:N/CD:H/CV:E/RV:P/NP:S Governance
Neurorights at Risk
This technique threatens 4 of the 4 proposed neurorights (Ienca & Andorno, 2017).
FDORA §3305 Compliance
- ! CVSS cannot express neural-specific impacts
- ! Threat not yet in regulatory threat catalogs
Population Vulnerability
CRB vulnerability adjustment (γ=0.30) accounts for age, diagnosis severity, consent capacity, and device dependency.
| Population | NISS Base | Adjusted | Severity | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (Default) | 6.1 | 6.1 | Medium | - |
| Child (10yr) + ADHD | 6.1 | 7.2 | High ▲ | +1.08 |
| Adult with ALS | 6.1 | 7.1 | High ▲ | +0.98 |
Validation Status
Theoretical / Not yet validated. This technique has not been independently tested. See the validation dashboard for what has been tested.