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Theory that behavior is biologically programmed inside of us, we are determined to do what makes us feel good.
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Instinct Theory
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Theory that when we want something we feel a tension, and act to eliminate that feeling
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Drive-Reduction Theory
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Unlearned drives such as eating, sleeping etc......
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Primary Drives
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Drives we learn or acquire over time
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Secondary Drives
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5 needs in the Theory of Hierarchical Needs
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1. Physiological
2. Safety 3. Love/Belonging 4. Esteem 5. Self Actualization |
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Moments when we feel that we have done something very well or noteworthy
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Peak Moments
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Placed students in an isolation chamber w/o stimulus
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Bexton et al.
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Harvard Personality Psychologist- 1950's- developed the theory of "psychological need"
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Henry Murray
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There are at least 21 of these that motivate behavior, theory of Henry Murray
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Psychological Need
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Test in which subject is shown ambiguous stimuli and most create a story, recurring themes provide insight to motivations.
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Thematic Apperception Test
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Who developed the Thematic Apperception Test?
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Henry Murray
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Asserted that we are motivated by our need to reduce "cognitive dissonance"
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Festinger
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A feeling of unease resulting from holding two or more conflicting thoughts
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Cognitive Dissonance
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Did a number of studies relating to love and attachment with Rhesus monkeys to determine whether or not infants only attach to their mother because they are a food source
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Henry Harlowe
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