PSYC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Homeostasis
6 Mar 2016
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Lecture 6 emotions and motives: the powerhouse of personality. Monday, february 22nd, 2016 monday, february 29th, 2016. Something you need to survive, such as food, shelter, water, etc. Something you want, such as a tv, free school, laptop, etc. If you do not have these, you will die! The need for exploration of different stimulations. If you do not have these you will not die, but you will not do well. The need to be connected to others. If you do not have these you will not die, but you will not do well! Historically, thought of as relevant to humans behaviour. The notion that we want to be in a state of balance and calm. Example: a biological need is the need for nutrition. Our drive is the actions we will take to meet the need. Once this need is met, we return to homeostasis (balance) Things in the environment that pull us.
