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jordan perrine
on Nov 10, 2024
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Which theory most clearly emphasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?
A) incentive theory
B) drive-reduction theory
C) arousal theory
D) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
Homeostasis
The process by which biological systems maintain stability and equilibrium while adjusting to changes necessary for survival.
Drive-Reduction Theory
A theory that postulates that the motivation for behavior arises from biological needs that drive an organism to seek homeostasis or a state of balance.
- Detail the mechanisms underlying the drive-reduction theory and how it influences behavioral motivation.
- Expound on the notion of homeostasis and its critical importance in the context of physiological motivation.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail the mechanisms underlying the drive-reduction theory and how it influences behavioral motivation.
- Expound on the notion of homeostasis and its critical importance in the context of physiological motivation.