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Compare and Contrast Motives and Emotions

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Compare and contrast motives and emotions. Explain drive reduction theory and how it relates to the concept of homeostasis. Also, discuss arousal theory and how it differs from drive reduction theory.


Definitions:

Trigger Zone

The region of a neuron where an action potential is initially generated, typically located at the axon hillock.

Threshold Potential

Neuron membrane potential at which voltage-gated sodium channels open, causing an action potential to occur.

Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

Neurotransmitter-Response

The reaction of a cell to the binding of neurotransmitters, which can alter the cell's activity or provoke a series of cellular events.

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