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Affiliation motivation

Person’s drive to form and maintain social relationships

-Balancing connectedness w/ psychological needs enhance well-being

Altruism

self-less concern for the well-being of others → no expectations of personal gain

Burnout

A state of emotional, physical, & mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.

Circadian rhythm

Biological clock that regulates sleep, hormone regulation, & other physiological processes on a 24-hour cycle.

Cognitive appraisal

Process of interpreting & evaluating a situation to determine its significance and how to respond emotionally & behaviorally.

Cognitive load

The total amount of mental effort being used in working memory, affecting learning & decision-making.

Growth Mindset

Belief that abilities & intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, & persistence.

Identity v. Role Confusion

Erik Erikson’s stages of social development where individuals explore personal identity or struggle with uncertainty about their role in society during adolescence.

Industrial Organizational Psychology

Application of psychological principles to workplace settings, focusing on employee behavior, motivation, job satisfaction, & productivity.

Information processing (dreams)

Theory that dreams help the brain organize & consolidate memories, processing emotions & daily experiences.

Intrinsic v Extrinsic motivation

Intrinsic motivation: Engaging in tasks for inherent satisfaction; Extrinsic motivation: Performing tasks due to external rewards or pressures.

Learned helplessness

Condition where individuals develop a sense of powerlessness after repeated exposure to uncontrollable negative events.

Love and belonging - Maslow

People need social relationships, love, & acceptance from friends and family.

Prosocial behaviors

Actions intended to help or benefit others, including kindness, sharing, and cooperation.

Self determination theory

Theory that people are motivated by three basic needs: Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness.

Self efficacy

Person’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific tasks or situations, influencing motivation and persistence.

Self esteem

Person’s overall sense of self-worth.

Self fulfilling prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behavior in a way that causes the belief to come true.

Social Comparison

Evaluation of oneself in relation to others, influencing self-perception and motivation.

Stereotype

Generalized belief about a group that shapes perceptions and influences prejudice and discrimination.

Stereotype threat

Anxiety or concern that one might confirm a negative stereotype about their social group, negatively affecting performance.