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Chemical Determinants of Will

Meaning

This concept explores the specific neurochemical and hormonal factors that directly influence an individual’s capacity for sustained motivation, goal-directed behavior, and executive function. It posits that the psychological experience of “willpower” is fundamentally underpinned by quantifiable biochemical states within the central nervous system. Clinical interventions in this area seek to optimize the neurochemistry for enhanced focus and persistence. The term links subjective mental states to objective physiological parameters.