PSYCH 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Motivation, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Homeostasis
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Ps(cid:455)(cid:272)h (cid:1005)(cid:1004)(cid:1005) le(cid:272)ture mar(cid:272)h (cid:1006) e(cid:373)otio(cid:374) a(cid:374)d moti(cid:448)atio(cid:374) (cid:272)o(cid:374)t"d. Is a need or desire that energizes or directs behavior: drive-reduction theory. Result: behaviors that reduce these drives and restore homeostasis. Ex: need for water results in thirst which results in drinking (drive- reducing behavior) Learning and expectations result in: approach behavior. Behavior that increases the likelihood of gaining the incentive: avoidance behavior. Action is directly rewarding: extrinsic motivation. Need to li(cid:448)e up to o(cid:374)e"s fullest potential. Need for self-esteem, achievement, competence, and independence; need for recognition and respect from others. Need to love and be loved; to belong and be accepted; need to avoid loneliness and alienation. Need to feel that the world is organized and predictable; need to feel safe, secure, and stable. Not all needs must be met 100% Behaviors may fulfill multiple needs at various times. I(cid:374) additio(cid:374) to maslo(cid:449)"s hierar(cid:272)h(cid:455), other (cid:374)eeds ha(cid:448)e (cid:271)ee(cid:374) proposed. The need to influence others, not necessarily evil stuff.
