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Persuasion Figure out your goal state (actions/beliefs of target), figure out target’s motivators, address their motivators, present how your offering gets them their motivators.

Persuasion drive reduction theory (Clark Hull) : motivator → action → resolution

Update the following markdown table. Return the results in a code block. Use 10 varied examples (10 rows) Make the table accurate and clear and general

Motivator	Action	Resolution
Thirst	Drink water	Hydrated
Hunger	Eat food	Satiated
Loneliness	Call or meet a friend	Connected
Fear	Escape or resolve threat	Safe / Fear reduced
Curiosity	Search or ask questions	Informed / Curiosity satisfied
Boredom	Start a fun or engaging task	Stimulated / Engaged
Pain	Take medicine or rest	Pain relieved
Injustice	Speak out or take action	Fairness restored / Justice felt
Ambition	Work toward a goal	Progress made / Achievement felt
Desire for belonging	Join a group or team	Sense of belonging fulfilled
Desire to understand	Study chemistry	Knowledge gained / Understanding improved
Need for items	Shop for essentials	Items obtained / Need fulfilled
Playfulness or humor	Tell a joke	Laughter / Social connection

The Drive Loop

The Drive Loop is a universal model for understanding human action.
It explains how a motivator leads to an action, which leads to a resolution.

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The Drive Loop (Core Form)

Motivator → Action → Resolution

• Motivator: A felt need, desire, fear, goal, or discomfort that drives behavior.
• Action: A response intended to reduce or satisfy the motivator.
• Resolution: The state that results after the action—ideally, the motivator is satisfied or reduced.

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The Drive Loop (Prior to Action)

Motivator → Action Considered → Anticipated Resolution

• Before acting, a person envisions an outcome.
• This anticipated resolution influences which action is chosen.
• The loop at this stage is psychological, occurring in thought or impulse.

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The Drive Loop (After Action)

Motivator → Action Taken → Actual Resolution

• The action is performed.
• The actual resolution may match, exceed, or fall short of the anticipated one.

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Notes

• The anticipated resolution and actual resolution often differ.
• Example:
  • Motivator: Emotional pain
    
  • Action: Take drugs
    
  • Anticipated Resolution: Relief
    
  • Actual Resolution: Temporary relief + long-term harm
• Learning and experience shape how well future actions lead to better resolutions.

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Use the Drive Loop to: - Understand behavior - Improve decision-making - Design better actions for better outcomes

The Drive Loop (Generalized)

The Drive Loop is a universal pattern that explains both actions and beliefs as responses to underlying motivators.
People act—and often choose what to believe (consciously or not)—in order to resolve discomfort, meet needs, or achieve goals.

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Core Pattern

Motivator → Response → Resolution

• Motivator: A felt need, emotion, desire, fear, question, or goal.
• Response: An action taken or a belief adopted to resolve the motivator.
• Resolution: The anticipated or actual outcome that reduces the motivator.

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Before Response (Anticipation Phase)

Motivator → Response Considered → Anticipated Resolution

• A person anticipates which action or belief will best resolve the motivator.
• The choice may be conscious (deliberate) or unconscious (habitual or emotional).

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After Response (Result Phase)

Motivator → Response Taken → Actual Resolution

• The action is taken or the belief is formed/affirmed.
• The motivator is either resolved, reduced, or possibly made worse.

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Notes

• Response can be either:
  • Action (e.g. drinking water, talking to a friend)
  • Belief (e.g. “It wasn’t my fault,” “Things happen for a reason”)
• Anticipated resolution and actual resolution often differ.
  • Example:
    • Motivator: Emotional pain
    • Belief: “They wronged me on purpose”
    • Anticipated: Justification, empowerment
    • Actual: Ongoing resentment and disconnection
• The Drive Loop helps explain:
  • Why people act or avoid action
  • Why they cling to or change beliefs
  • How people can learn from outcomes and revise future responses

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Use the Drive Loop to: - Understand behavior and belief formation - Improve motivation-aware communication - Guide self-reflection and personal growth