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What is physiological theory of motivation?The Psychobiology of Human Motivation explores what directs our behavior, from basic physiological needs like hunger and thirst to more complex aspects of social behavior like altruism.
What is arousal theory of motivation?The arousal theory of motivation suggests that people are driven to perform actions in order to maintain an optimum level of physiological arousal. What exactly is the optimal level of motivation? It varies from one individual to the next.
What are physiological theories?A psychological theory is a fact-based idea that describes a phenomenon of human behavior. A theory is based on a hypothesis, which is backed by evidence. A psychological theory has two key components: It must describe a behavior. It must make predictions about future behaviors.
Which theory states that humans are motivated to satisfy physiological needs in order to maintain homeostasis?Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is one of the best-known theories of motivation. Maslow's theory states that our actions are motivated by certain physiological and psychological needs that progress from basic to complex.
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