PSYC 4750 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Homeostasis, Sexual Maturity, Negative Feedback

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 4750
• Professor: Mark Fenske

Document Summary

Condition within the person that is essential and necessary for growth, well- being and life. Biological needs- inherent within the effective functioning of biological psychological needs- are inherent psychological processes within the strivings of human nature and healthy development. Implicit psychological needs- (achievement, affiliation and power) are developmentally internalized individual difference that people acquire through their unique socioemotional developmental history. Distinction between psychological needs and implicit needs- psychological exist within human nature and are therefore inherent in everyone. Implicit, arise from our unique personal experiences and therefore vary o considerably from one person to the next. Deficiency needs typically generate tension-packed, urgency-laden emotions, such as anxiety, frustration, pain, stress, and relief. Growth needs typically generate positive emotions, such as interest, enjoyment, hope, and vitality. Needs occur with tissue and bloodstream deficits, as from water loss, nutrient deprivation, or physical injury. Body"s tendency to maintain internal state conscious manifestation of an underlying unconscious physiological need.