Drives - Behavior and Psychology

Behavior and Psychology

  • Drive theory, a diverse set of motivational theories in psychology
    • Motivation, the internal condition that activates behavior and gives it direction
  • Prey drive, the instinctive behavior of a carnivore to pursue and capture prey

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