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Considering these subsystems as subpersonalities allows for a nuanced understanding of human behavior. For example, if you are hungry, that subsystem won't just be a simple drive; it will have a personality-like quality: goals (seek food), perceptions aligned with that goal (noticing food-related stimuli), and emotional tendencies (desire, frustration, or anxiety). Each subsystem aims to fulfill its goal through specific action patterns, perceives relevant stimuli, and organizes emotional responses accordingly.
This framework suggests that motivation isn't just about setting an overarching goal but involves a dynamic interplay of these subpersonalities operating internally, shaping behavior and emotional states in pursuit of their respective objectives.