Question

You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. the teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want." you recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?

Answer 1

This could be referring to the Instinct Theory of Motivation in which we are born to satisfy specific needs, such as food, shelter, and warmth. Additionally, it could be referring to Maslow's hierarchy in which the most basic level of needs must be achieved before your wants can materialize in the form of self-actualization.