Instinct & Evolutionary Psychology
Drives & Incentives
100
What is a complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned?
Instinct
100
What is an idea that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state that motivates an organism to satisfy the need, found by Clark Hull?
Drive-Reduction Theory
200
An instinct is a behavior that is exhibited in every single organism of a single species that is/is not acquired.
is not
200
What is the maintenance of a steady internal state?
Homeostasis
300
Every baby is genetically wired to smile/choke when eating something sweet and faint/cry when eating something bitter.
smile, cry
300
What is positive or negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior?
Incentive(s)
400
What was the theory was placed before the drive-reduction theory?
the original instinct theory of motivation
400
The aroma of fresh roasted peanuts, sight of an attractive person, and the threat of disapproval are examples of internal/external incentives that directs, motivates our behavior.
external
500
How does the most psychologists view human behavior?
They are directed by physiological needs and psychological wants.
500
What are the three steps for the drive-reduction theory to work?
Need, Drive, and Drive-Reducing Behaviors
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