Psychology 1000 Study Guide - Sympathetic Nervous System, Somatic Theory, Endorphins

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2. a process that influences the direction, persistence, and vigour of goal-directed behaviour. Factors move us toward our goals, e. g. obtaining good, a mate, success, or peace and quiet. An instinct is an inherited predisposition to behave in a specific and predictable way when exposed to a particular stimulus. They have a genetic basis and are found universally among all members of the species, don"t depend on learning, and have survival value for the organism. These instinct theories faded cause they had little evidence. Instead, scientists now examine hereditary contributions to human motivation more productively. They do so by conducting twin and adoption studies. Homeostasis is a state of internal physiological equilibrium that the body strives to maintain. This requires a sensory mechanism for detecting changes in the internal environment, a response system that can restore equilibrium, and a control centre that receives information from the sensors and activates the response system.