It turns out that hunger has a stronger motivation than fear and loneliness

What will make you try to run for 10 minutes?

Being chased by something scary? Feeling lonely? Need a glass of water? Or promise a plate of potato chips at the end of the job?

If you just feel the reason why the potato platter makes you worth running away, don't worry, you're not the only one. In fact, according to a recent study, most of us are motivated because hunger is much stronger than fear, thirst or loneliness.

Hunger creates a strong motivation to govern behavior.

Research conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducted a series of experiments to discover which of the most powerful engines in each of us: hunger, thirst and fear. The results have just been published in the journal Neuron.

Most of us are motivated because hunger is much stronger than fear, thirst or loneliness.

According to Anh Metro newspaper, in the first experiment, they gathered mice, either hungry and thirsty or only thirsty and left food and water in front of them. While the mouse was only thirsty to run to the water, the hungry and thirsty rats went straight to the place where the food was placed and ignored the thirst. It can be understood that hunger is a much greater motivation than thirst.

In the second experiment, the researchers left hungry mice in the environment of predators. Hungry mice are ready to separate the herd, risking to find food, while the rats eat well only to cower in a safe corner. This shows that the demand for food is always preferred over other basic needs.

Earlier, in the 1940s, American psychologist Abraham H. Maslow proposed the theory of "demand tower" explaining the motivation for all human behavior. Accordingly, human needs are divided into two main groups: basic needs and high demand.

The basic need relates to the essentials for survival such as food, water, sleep and safety. Because these needs cannot be met at the same time, people are forced to choose and prioritize the most important needs.

Demand for food is always preferred over other basic needs.

During the study, NIH scientists also used special light devices to monitor AgRP - noron made this cravings in the brain. According to observations, these neurons are more powerful when other mice appear.

Of course, these experiments were conducted with mice and it cannot be assumed that this result is 100% accurate if applied to humans. But the research results have drawn an interesting point is that the innate tendency of mammals is strongly motivated by food. So, if you're trying to motivate yourself to do something (like dating), think about promising to eat instead of being alone or afraid to die alone.

As for the researchers, this result will pave the way for further studies on the relationship between AgRP neurons and the nervous system in motivating people-oriented behavior, helping people understand more about evidence. eating disorders as well as how to control appetite and prevent obesity.