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TERM 1

needs

DEFINITION 1

inherently biological states of deficiency ( cellular or bodily )

that compel drives.

TERM 2

drives

DEFINITION 2

the perceived states of tension that occur when our bodies

are deficient in some need, creating and urge to relieve the

tension.

TERM 3

incentive

DEFINITION 3

any external object or event that motivates behavior

TERM 4

Yerkes-Dodson law

DEFINITION 4

the principle that moderate levels of arousal lead to optimal

performance.

TERM 5

self-actualization

DEFINITION 5

the inherent drive to realize one's full potential.

TERM 6

glucose

DEFINITION 6

a simple sugar that provides energy for cells throughout the

body, including the brain.

TERM 7

sexual behavior

DEFINITION 7

actions that produce arousal and increase the likeli-hood of

orgasm.

TERM 8

sexual

orientation

DEFINITION 8

the disposition to be attracted to either the opposite sex

(heterosexual), the same sex (homosexual), or both sexes

(bisexual).

TERM 9

achievement motivation

DEFINITION 9

a desire to do things well and overcome obstacles.