What Is the Main Idea of Drive Theory

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of drive theory?

• A) achieving homeostasis requires increasing the metabolic rate
• B) deviations from commonly accepted drives result in an inability to satisfy physiological needs
• C) deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs that then push us to behave
• D) failure to achieve homeostasis results in poor cognition and deficits in memory and learning

Identify factors that increase the likelihood of developing mental disorders in the aging population.

Distinguish between normal aging processes and pathological conditions.

Analyze prevalence rates and common misconceptions about mental disorders in older adults.

Comprehend theories related to aging and mental health, including socio-emotional selectivity theory and selective optimization with compensation.

---

Definitions:

-emia

A suffix used in medical terms to denote a condition of the blood.

Quivers

Minor, rapid oscillations or vibrations, often of an object or part of the body, indicating nervousness or a physical reaction.

Purkinje System

A network of fibers in the heart that distributes electrical impulses, contributing to the coordination of heart muscle contractions.

Bundle Branches

The paths of specialized heart muscle cells that transmit electrical impulses from the heart's atrioventricular node to the ventricles, ensuring coordinated heart muscle contractions.