Drive reduction theory (learning theory)

Drive reduction theory, developed by Clark Hull in 1943, is a major theory of motivation in the behaviorist learning theory tradition.^[1] "Drive" is defined as motivation that arises due to a psychological or physiological need.^[2] It works as an internal stimulus that motivates an individual to sate the drive.^[3] It has also been described as an internal and instinctual process that moves individuals to take actions that would allow them to attain their desired goal or end-state.^[4] Simply put, drive reduction theory suggests that when humans experience a physiological or psychological need, such as reducing hunger or boredom, they feel a drive to satisfy that need.

^ Dewey, R. (2007). Psychology: An introduction. Retrieved from http://www.intropsych.com/index.html
^ Hull, C.L. (1952). A behavior system. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
^ Deckers, Lambert (2018). Motivation Biological, Psychological, and Environmental. New York, NY: Routledge. pp. 57–60. ISBN 978-1-138-03632-1.
^ Lambert, Deckers, (2018). Motivation biological, psychological, and environmental (5th edition ed.). New York: Routledge. pp. 42–43. ISBN 9781351713887. OCLC 1022784633.

[1] Dewey, R. (2007). Psychology: An introduction. Retrieved from http://www.intropsych.com/index.html

[2] Hull, C.L. (1952). A behavior system. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

[:0-3] Deckers, Lambert (2018). Motivation Biological, Psychological, and Environmental. New York, NY: Routledge. pp. 57–60. ISBN 978-1-138-03632-1.

[4] Lambert, Deckers, (2018). Motivation biological, psychological, and environmental (5th edition ed.). New York: Routledge. pp. 42–43. ISBN 9781351713887. OCLC 1022784633.

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