målhormoners
The term målhormoner, translated from Swedish as "goal hormones," refers to a group of neurochemicals that influence motivation, goal-directed behavior, and the reward system in the brain. These hormones include dopamine, norepinephrine, and certain peptide hormones such as oxytocin and vasopressin. They are released in response to perceived goals, challenges, or rewards and modulate attention, persistence, and the evaluation of outcomes.
Research in neuroscience and psychology indicates that dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter for signaling progress toward
In the context of educational psychology, goal setting theories incorporate the activity of målhormoner to explain
Clinical studies have associated dysregulation of goal hormones with motivational disorders. For instance, decreased dopamine activity
The term is used primarily within Scandinavian literature, but its underlying concepts correspond closely to the