Reward system

The reward system or the system of internal reinforcement ^[1] ( eng. Reward system ) is a combination of the structures of the nervous system involved in regulating and controlling behavior through positive reactions to actions. The remuneration system along with the punishment system plays a major role in the mechanisms for fixing behavior.

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Psychological reward

Psychological reward is the process of securing behavior through pleasant sensations. The concept of reward is used to describe the positive qualities attributed by an individual to an object, a behavioral act, or an internal physical state. Primary (natural) rewards reinforce the behavior necessary for the survival of the species, such as food, mating and fighting.

Secondary rewards are closely related to the primary ones and determine the value of objects, actions and conditions related to the satisfaction of primary needs. The value of a safe haven, money, comfort, beauty, pleasant touches, sounds and much more is determined by the secondary reward.

Notes

А. Markov A.V. In the "reward system" neurons, excited by good feelings, were found (Neopr.) . elementy.ru (02/10/2012). The appeal date is July 12, 2014.

Literature

Becker JB, Meisel RL Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology of Reward // Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobiology. - Springer, 2007. - p. 739-774. - ISBN 978-0-387-30405-2 . - DOI : 10.1007 / 978-0-387-30405-2_20 .

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Scholarpedia Reward
Scholarpedia Reward signals

[1] А. Markov A.V. In the "reward system" neurons, excited by good feelings, were found (Neopr.) . elementy.ru (02/10/2012). The appeal date is July 12, 2014.