Term ID: T3734

Motivational System

/motivational-system/
Neurobiological and psychological mechanisms that regulate goal-directed behavior and energy allocation.
Example: Brain reward circuits involving dopamine that motivate approach behaviors toward food, social connection, and achievement.

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Reference: Berridge & Robinson (1998)