AP Psych Unit 7: Motivation Theories

There is a genetic basis for unlearned, species-typical behavior (ex: birds building a nest) 

• Genetic needs

A physiological need (such as food or water creates an aroused psychological drive (hunger or thirst) that motivates a drive-reducing behavior (eating and drinking) 

• Physical needs

Our need to maintain an optimal level of arousal motivates behavior that meet no physiological need (such as our yearning for stimulation and our hunger for information) 

• wants > needs

We prioritize survival-based needs and then social needs more than the enedss for esteem and meaning.

• Level of needs in order