PSY 206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 41: Psy, Homeostasis, Motivation
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Provide a generalization to each of the key terms listed in this section. 0. 1 motivation: the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms. Instincts: inborn patters of behavior that are biologically determined rather than learned. 0. 3 suggesting: if you suggest a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that needs a drive. Motivation tension, or arousal, that suggest energizes behavior to ful ll for the need. 0. 4 homeostasis: bodys tendency to maintain a steady internal state. 0. 5 belief: belief that we try to maintain containing levels of stimulation and activity. People vary widely in the optimal level of arousal they seek out. 0. 6 suggestion: suggest that motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals or incentives. 0. 7 motivation suggestion: suggest that motivation is a product of peoples thoughts, expectations, and goals.
