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Cognitive Hunger Override

Meaning

Cognitive Hunger Override is the executive function process originating in the prefrontal cortex that consciously suppresses or ignores the powerful, biologically driven signals of hunger or appetite. This is a higher-order regulatory mechanism that allows an individual to adhere to planned eating schedules or dietary restrictions despite internal physiological drives. While essential for self-control and dietary compliance, the chronic or excessive application of this override can lead to psychological distress or eventually be overcome by powerful homeostatic pressures. It represents the intersection of neurobiology and behavioral endocrinology.