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What is Drive Reduction?
What does homeostasis refer to?
The tendency to maintain a balance within a biological system.
What is a drive?
A physiological tension and physical arousal arising from a need.
What are the two types of drives?
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What are Primary Drives?
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What are Secondary Drives?
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Study Notes
Drive Reduction Theory
- Behavior is driven by biological needs aiming to maintain homeostasis.
- Motivation arises from the desire to reduce physiological drives like hunger and thirst.
Homeostasis
- Refers to the body's ability to maintain a balanced internal state.
- Essential for sustaining optimal functioning in biological systems.
Drive
- Defined as physiological tension combined with physical arousal.
- Arises when there is an unmet need, prompting action to fulfill the need and alleviate tension.
Two Types of Drives
- Distinction between primary and secondary drives is important in understanding motivation.
Primary Drives
- Innate biological needs crucial for survival.
- Includes essential drives like thirst, hunger, and sexual desire.
Secondary Drives
- Learned drives that develop through experience or conditioning.
- An example is the desire for money, which facilitates access to necessities like food and shelter.
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Explore the core concepts of Drive Reduction Theory with these flashcards. Ideal for understanding how biological needs influence motivation and behavior. Key terms include homeostasis and drive, which are essential for grasping this psychological concept.
