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Incentive Structures

Meaning

Incentive Structures, in a physiological context, are the internal and external cues that drive behavior, ultimately influencing the hormonal milieu that governs health and performance. These structures can be positive, like the dopamine release associated with achieving a fitness goal, or negative, like the sustained cortisol elevation from job insecurity. Understanding these drivers is key to ensuring patient adherence to complex wellness protocols. They shape the behavioral inputs into the endocrine system.