PSYC 2230 Lecture Notes - Meiosis, Mitosis, Egg Cell

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*for studying, take note of the key terms, theories, concepts, and methods: ask a question from the title. S(survey/overlook the chapter) q (convert topics into questions) 3r (read and find info related to question; recite what you read; review: the concept of motivation, a consistent flow of behaviour directed toward different goals, behaviour is purposeful. Life processes: activities characteristic of organisms encompasses 2 broad categories: reproduction and metabolism, reproduction: living organisms replicate selves. Living organisms reproduce for the benefit of dna and are temporary receptacles for info. Storage in genes: metabolism: conversation of energy req. for survival, thus, with metabolism organisms live long enough to reproduce- - pass on genetic information across time. Psychological needs harder to satisfy than physiological needs: as a result of deprivation, your need increases, growth motivation = aspiring, achievement motivation. C. reproduction: fundamental process that lets individual"s genetic information to be passed on: resources limited => competition (for territory, mates, etc. ) b/w individuals constant.

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