Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations Of Huma... -

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

Manages responses to physical danger and pain; vital for self-preservation. Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Huma...

Triggered by frustration or restraint; mediates defensive aggression. Panksepp identified seven distinct "command systems" in the

High-level cognitive awareness, thoughts, and complex social emotions. Practical Applications which he capitalized (e.g.

Raw, instinctual emotional feelings (the 7 systems mentioned above).