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nonregulatory drive

nonregulatory drive

any generalized state of arousal or motivation that serves functions that are related to preserving physiological homeostasis and thus are not necessary for the survival of the individual organism (e.g., sex, achievement). Also called general drive. Compare regulatory drive.

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