PSY 1101 Chapter 12: PSYCH FINAL CHAPTERS
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A need or desire that energizes and directs behavior. Not a positi(cid:448)e or (cid:374)egati(cid:448)e: it"s a (cid:862)(cid:373)o(cid:448)er(cid:863) 4 complementary theories of motivation: instinct and evoluntionary theories. Instinct: a complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned. Based on darwinian theory: random variation, followed by selection. Not just a reflex reaction, an instinct can be very complex. Unlearned (automatic, irresistible, triggered by some event, etc. Certain human behaviors are innate and due to evolutionary programming: (cid:862)dri(cid:448)e(cid:863) a(cid:374)d i(cid:374)(cid:272)e(cid:374)ti(cid:448)e theories. Homeostasis: the tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state. Push to reduce drives to get back to a steady physiology state. Incentives: positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior. When drives push and incentives pull are in the same direction, the motivation is strong. When in conflict, motivation is weaker: arousal theories.
