An early theory of motivation proposed that behavior is directed by the maintenance of:

1. The body works to keep its internal conditions steady. 2. Another early theory of motivation looked past instincts. 3. It proposed that the maintenance of homeostasis is particularly important. 4. Homeostasis is described as particularly important in directing behavior. _Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 10 'Emotion and Motivation', sections 10.1-10.4_