Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Orexigenic, Human Sexual Response Cycle, Usable Fuel

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

Document Summary

Motivation: a process that influences the direction, persistence and vigour of goal-directed behaviour. Instinct: an inherited predisposition to behave in a specific and predictable way when exposed to a particular stimulus. They have a genetic basis, are found universally among all members of the species, do not depend on learning, and have survival value for the organism. Evolutionary psychology: they believe that many psychological motives have evolutionary underpinnings that are expressed through the actions of genes. Homeostasis: a state of internal physiological equilibrium that the body strives to maintain. Drive theory: physiological disruptions to homeostasis produce drives, states of internal tension that motivate an organism to behave in ways that reduce this tension. Hunger and thirst arise from tissue deficits and provide a source of energy that pushes an organism into action. Incentives: environmental stimuli that pull an organism toward a goal. A good grade is an incentive for studying.