PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Ventromedial Nucleus Of The Hypothalamus, Paraventricular Nucleus Of Hypothalamus, Blood Sugar

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Ravi Naimpally

Document Summary

Needs, wants, interests, and desires/ guide for actions. Homeostasis, a state of psychological equilibrium or stability to behaviour. A drive is an internal state of tension that motivates an organism to engage in activities that should reduce this tension. When your body temperature rises or drops noticeably, automatic responses occur. When individuals experience a drive, they are motivated to purse actions that will lead to. During a long class you may begin to feel hungry (hunger=drive, motivates you to obtain drive reduction food) Drive theories cannot explain all motivation- ex. Drive arousal- you might stop for some ice cream after seeing an ad even though you"re not hungry. The source of motivations lies within the organism. Incentive- is an external goal that has the capacity to motivate behaviour. Ice cream, juicy steak, approval from friends, a on an exam, promotion at work.