Psychological Needs and Motives

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture on psychological needs and motives.

Drives

Internal states that push a person into action to satisfy a need or drive.

Physiological Needs

An internal body condition that has deviated from a physiological set point, creating a deficit.

Homeostasis

The state of steady internal conditions maintained by living organisms.

Redintegration

The process by which an environmental stimulus activates a psychological need.

Self-determination theory

Theory that focuses on satisfying needs for autonomy, competence, relatedness, and self-esteem.

Belongingness hypothesis

The need to develop and maintain enduring, positive, and significant relationships with other people.

Self-esteem

How we value and perceive ourselves based on our opinions and beliefs.

Motive to achieve success (Ms)

The disposition to engage in task-oriented behavior or achievement behavior characterized by surpassing standards of excellence.

Motive to avoid failure (Maf)

Inhibits a person from attempting achievement tasks; characterized by anxiety and fear of failing.

Consequences of Unfulfilled Needs

Failure to satisfy psychological needs can be detrimental to psychological health and well-being.