Drive-Reduction+Theory

Definition:
A theory of motivation suggesting that biological needs create internal states of tension or arousal - called drives - which organisms are motivated to reduce. Gen Psych, Chapter 9, Pg.285

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Examples:

 * deprived of food
 * too long without water
 * hunger/thirst drive
 * homeostasis

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