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Decision Making Neurochemistry

Meaning

Decision Making Neurochemistry describes the specific balance and activity of neurotransmitters and neurohormones within the brain that underpin the processes of risk assessment, reward valuation, and executive function necessary for making choices. Key neurochemicals involved include dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and various neurosteroids. The state of an individual’s decision-making neurochemistry is highly sensitive to fluctuations in systemic hormones, such as cortisol, testosterone, and thyroid hormones.