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== Psychology ==
== Psychology ==
The [[human brain]] is the center of the [[central nervous system]] in humans, as well as the primary control center for the [[peripheral nervous system]]. The brain controls "lower", or involuntary, [[autonomic nervous system|autonomic]] activities such as the [[respiration (physiology)|respiration]], and [[digestion]]. The brain also controls "higher" order, conscious activities, such as [[thought]], [[reason]]ing, and [[abstraction]].<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html 3-D Brain Anatomy], ''The Secret Life of the Brain'', Public Broadcasting Service, retrieved [[April 3]] [[2005]].</ref> These [[mental function|cognitive processes]] constitute the [[mind]], and, along with their [[behavior]]al consequences, are studied in the field of [[psychology]].
The [[human brain]] is the center of the [[central nervous system]] in humans, as well as the primary control center for the [[peripheral nervous system]]. The brain controls "lower", or involuntary, [[autonomic nervous system|autonomic]] activities such as the [[respiration (physiology)|respiration]], and [[digestion]]. The brain also controls "higher" order, conscious activities, such as [[thought]], [[reason]]ing, and [[abstraction]].<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html 3-D Brain Anatomy], ''The Secret Life of the Brain'', Public Broadcasting Service, retrieved [[April 3]] [[2005]].</ref> These [[mental function|cognitive processes]] constitute the [[mind]], and, along with their [[behavior]]al consequences, are studied in the field of [[psychology]].
=== Motivation and emotion ===
=== Motivation and emotion ===
[[Motivation]] is the driving force of desire behind all deliberate [[Action (philosophy)|actions]] of human beings. Motivation is based on [[emotion]] — specifically, on the search for [[satisfaction]] (positive emotional experiences), and the avoidance of [[conflict]]. Positive and negative is defined by the individual brain state, which may be influenced by social norms: a person may be driven to [[self-injury]] or [[violence]] because their [[brain]] is conditioned to create a positive response to these actions. Motivation is important because it is involved in the performance of all learned responses.
[[Motivation]] is the driving force of desire behind all deliberate [[Action (philosophy)|actions]] of human beings. Motivation is based on [[emotion]] — specifically, on the search for [[satisfaction]] (positive emotional experiences), and the avoidance of [[conflict]]. Positive and negative is defined by the individual brain state, which may be influenced by social norms: a person may be driven to [[self-injury]] or [[violence]] because their [[brain]] is conditioned to create a positive response to these actions. Motivation is important because it is involved in the performance of all learned responses.
