Drive

= = = Definition: = ‍‍An internal state of tension or arousal that is brought about by an underlying need and that an organism is motivated to reduce. Gen Psych, Chapter 9, pp. 285

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When you are deprived of food or go too long without water, your biological need causes a state of tension - in this case, hunger or thirst drive. You become motivated to seek food or water to reduce the drive and satisfy your biological need.

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= Mnemonics: = Deciding Right In Vigor Effortlessly

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