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motivation and emotion
motivation and emotion
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Psychology
11th Grade
01/08/2009

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motivation

Definition
need or desire that energizes and directs behavior
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Instinct
Definition
complex behavior that is rididly patterned throughout a species, unlearned
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Drive reduction theory
Definition
idea that psysiological need creates aroused tension state, motivates an organism to satisfy the need
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Homeostasis
Definition
tendency to remain a balanced or constant internal state, regulation of any aspect of body chemistry
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Hierarchy of needs
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Maslows theory of needs (safety, psychological needs)
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Glucose
Definition
form of sugar that circulates in the blood and provides a major source of energy
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