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Biological and Evolutionary Theories of Motivation

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS

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Goal

Explain how biological mechanisms, evolutionary instincts, and homeostatic drives direct human and animal behavior.

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Learning standards covered

us-flSS.912.P.14.1Florida Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Explain biologically based theories of motivation.

us-flSS.912.P.14.7Florida Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Discuss other ways in which humans and non-human animals are motivated.