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Drive Theory

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Drive Theory is a psychological theory that suggests human behavior is motivated by biological drives such as hunger or thirst. It proposes that these drives create tension within an individual which leads them to engage in behaviors aimed at reducing this tension.

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