PSYC 102 Study Guide - Confirmation Bias, Social Animal, Homeostasis
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A need or desire that : energizes behavior and, directs it towards a goal. Instincts-complex behaviours that have fixed patterns throughout different species and are not learned. Weakness: thousands of instincts needed to explain human behavior: drive-reduction theory. A physiological need create an aroused tension state(drive) Homeostasis- the maintenance of a steady internal state(e. g. temperature) Pulled by incentives (e. g. aroma of baking bread) Too little = boredom, too much= stress: hierarchy of motives. Fed participants half typical food intake for 6 months. Became obsessed with food, food related scenes in shows. Nobody wants to kiss when they are hungry corothy dix, 1801-1887. Nature"s cleaver way of making people procreate, enabling our species to survive. Fuel in car, as long as u have them car can go. Separation from others increases our need to belong. Thoughts (i want people to like me, value me) The healthy life is filled by love and work"=sigmund freud.
