Drive Reduction Theory: A theory proposing that biological needs (e.g., hunger, thirst) create internal drives that motivate behavior aimed at reducing these drives and restoring homeostasis.
Homeostasis: The body's tendency to maintain a stable internal environment, which motivates behaviors to achieve balance, such as eating when hungry.
Arousal Theory: Suggests individuals are motivated to seek an optimal level of physiological arousal; too little arousal leads to boredom, while too much causes stress.
Yerkes-Dodson Law: An empirical relationship indicating that performance increases with arousal up to a point, after which further arousal impairs performance.
Biological Needs: Innate requirements essential for survival, such as food, water, sleep, and safety, which drive motivated behaviors.
1. What is a biological motivation theory?
2. In what year did Abraham Maslow introduce his Hierarchy of Needs theory?
3. What is the primary purpose of sociocultural motivation theories?
Biological Motivation Theories — focus?
Physiological needs and arousal levels drive behavior.
Psychological Motivation Theories — include?
Cognition, emotion, and personal growth influence motivation.
Sociocultural Motivation — shaped by?
Social interactions, norms, and cultural values.
Drive Reduction Theory — role?
Motivates behavior to reduce biological needs.
Homeostasis — definition?
Body's tendency to maintain internal stability.
Arousal Theory — motivation?
Seeking optimal physiological arousal.
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