Panksepp identified seven distinct "command systems" in the mammalian brain, which he capitalized (e.g., SEEKING) to distinguish the biological circuit from the common word. Primary Function & Motivation
Governs reproductive urges and sexual behavior, mediated by sex hormones. Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Huma...
The "engine" of the brain; motivates exploration, curiosity, and the pursuit of rewards. Panksepp identified seven distinct "command systems" in the
Affective neuroscience of the emotional BrainMind - PMC - NIH which he capitalized (e.g.