Hull's Principle of Behavior

Hull's Principle of Behavior, developed by psychologist Clark Hull, suggests that behavior is primarily motivated by a desire to satisfy biological needs, such as hunger or thirst. When these needs are unmet, a drive or internal tension emerges, prompting actions aimed at reducing that tension. Once the need is satisfied, the drive diminishes, and the behavior decreases until the need arises again. Essentially, Hull's principle emphasizes that our actions are driven by internal motivations to restore balance and fulfill fundamental physiological requirements, guiding behavior in a predictable way based on the relationship between needs, drives, and responses.