Drive Reduction Theory: A theory proposing that biological needs (e.g., hunger, thirst) create internal drives that motivate behavior aimed at reducing these drives and restoring homeostasis.
Homeostasis: The body's tendency to maintain a stable internal environment, which motivates behaviors to achieve balance, such as eating when hungry.
Arousal Theory: Suggests individuals are motivated to seek an optimal level of physiological arousal; too little arousal leads to boredom, while too much causes stress.
Yerkes-Dodson Law: An empirical relationship indicating that performance increases with arousal up to a point, after which further arousal impairs performance.
Biological Needs: Innate requirements essential for survival, such as food, water, sleep, and safety, which drive motivated behaviors.
1. What is a biological motivation theory?
2. According to the Drive Reduction Theory, what primarily motivates human behavior?
3. In what year did Abraham Maslow introduce his Hierarchy of Needs theory?
Biological Motivation Theories — focus?
Physiological needs and arousal levels drive behavior.
Drive Reduction Theory — role?
Motivates behavior to reduce biological needs.
Psychological Motivation Theories — include?
Cognition, emotion, and personal growth influence motivation.
Homeostasis — definition?
Body's tendency to maintain internal stability.
Sociocultural Motivation — shaped by?
Social interactions, norms, and cultural values.
Arousal Theory — motivation?
Seeking optimal physiological arousal.
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