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Module 52 AP Psych

Module 52 AP Psych Unit 7

TermDefinition
Motivation a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior
Instinct a complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned
Instinct theory the concept that all humans are evolutionary designed in a way that helps them survive
Drive-reduction theory the idea that a psychological need creates an aroused state that motivates an organism to satisfy the need
Arousal theory people are driven to perform actions in order to maintain an optimum level of physiological arousal
Physiological need a basic bodily function
Incentive a positive or negative environment stimulus that motivates behavior
Homeostasis a tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state
Yerkes-Dodson law the principle that performance increases with arousal only up to a point beyond which performance decreases
Hierarchy of needs Maslow's pyramid of human needs beginning at the base with physiological needs that must first be satisfied before higher level safety needs and then psychological needs become active
Maslow's pyramid self-transcendence needs, self-actualization needs, esteem needs, belonging and love needs, safety needs, psychological needs
Self-transcendence need to find meaning and identity beyond the self
Self-actualization need to live up to our fullest potential
Esteem needs need for self-esteem, achievement, competence and independence
Belonging and love needs need to love and be loved, to be long and be accepted
Safety needs need to feel that the world is organized and predictable
Physiological needs need to satisfy hunger and thirst
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