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Motivation. Instinct Theory: we are motivated by our inborn automated behaviors. But instincts only explain why we do a small fraction of our behaviors.

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3 Instinct Theory: we are motivated by our inborn automated behaviors. But instincts only explain why we do a small fraction of our behaviors. Click on the fish to watch it’s instinctual behavior.

4 Drive Reduction Theory Behavior motivated by BIOLOGICAL NEEDS Homeostasis When we are not, we have a need that creates a drive. Primary vs. Secondary drives

5 Arousal Theory We are motivated to seek an optimum level of arousal.

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7 Motivation of HUNGER

8 Hunger is from the brain. Not the stomach. Lateral hypothalamus [hungry] Ventromedial hypothalamus [full]

9 Set Point Theory Hypothalamus acts like a thermostat Wants a stable weight Activate the lateral when you diet and activate the ventromedial when you start to gain weight

10 Now, we are going to talk about bunnies… Why?

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18 Achievement Motivation Intrinsic MotivatorsExtrinsic Motivators


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