The Limbic System
The limbic system located in our brain, is a neuronal circuit that controls emotional behaviour and motivational drives.
Two major part of the system are
- The Hypothalamus
- Hippocampus
The Hypothalamus also controls the body temperature, our drive to eat and drink and our body weight.
The limbic system classifies a sensation as Pleasant or Unpleasant. This is also known as Reward and Punishment. If a stimulus causes any of these sensations, the response of the brain becomes progressively intense and the memory is reinforced.
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