PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Self-Actualization, Leptin, Homeostasis
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Motivation is the process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met. Both outcome and level of e ort can vary depending on the type of motivation. Extrinsic motivation decreased the degree of creativity show in an experimental group"s artwork when compared to the creativity levels of children in an intrinsically motivated control group. Instincts biologically determined and innate patterns of behavior that exist in both people and animals. Proposed a total of 18 instincts for humans curiosity. Drive reduction theory: proposes connection between internal physiological states and outward behavior homeostasis. Primary drives: involve survival needs of the body hunger thirst. Secondary drives: learned through experience or conditioning acquired need for money social approval. Homeostasis: tendency of the body to maintain a steady state. Harvard uni psychologist importance of these 3 things in motivation psychological need for friendly social interactions and relationships with others.
