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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

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Information Processing Model

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Travis is thirsty and almost dehydrated. Travis has a(n) _____ for water.

instinct

incentive

distaste

need

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Identify the context of the problem: Travis is experiencing thirst and is almost dehydrated, which indicates a physiological state.

Understand the concept of 'need' in psychology: A need is a psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a goal, giving purpose and direction to behavior.

Differentiate between the options: 'instinct' refers to innate behaviors, 'incentive' refers to external stimuli that motivate behavior, and 'distaste' refers to a feeling of dislike.

Recognize that 'need' is the most appropriate term: In this context, Travis's need for water is a basic physiological requirement necessary for survival.

Conclude that the correct answer is 'need' because it aligns with the physiological requirement for water to maintain homeostasis and prevent dehydration.