Unit 4 (Part 3) Vocab Quizlet

drive-reduction theory

Needs create drives that motivate behavior to satisfy them.

display rules

Norms for expressing emotions in social contexts.

grit

Passion and perseverance for long-term goals

motivation

A need or desire that drives behavior.

emotional arousal

Activation of strong emotions and behaviors

avoidance-avoidance conflict

Choosing between two negative options or outcomes.

intrinsic motivation

Desire to perform for satisfaction or enjoyment.

approach-avoidance conflict

Desire for both positive and negative outcomes involved.

external factors

Behavior of eating

disinhibition

Preference for spontaneous and uninhibited activities

Yerkes-Dodson Law

Performance peaks at optimal arousal, then declines.

basal metabolic rate

Resting energy expenditure of the body.

experience seeking

Seeking novel experiences through senses and thoughts.

self-determination theory

Intrinsic motivation from personal interest and values.

homeostasis

Internal chemical balance

boredom susceptibility

Dislike of repetitive and monotonous activities.

facial feedback effect

Facial expressions trigger emotional responses in the brain.

broaden-and-build theory

Positive emotions encourage creative thinking and solutions.

set point

Body weight regulation and hunger signals

affiliation

Building relationships and feeling part of a group.

emotion

Physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, conscious experience.

Leptin

hormone signals

physiological need

A basic bodily requirement for survival.

behavior feedback effect

Behavior influences thoughts and feelings of self and others.

spillover effect

One emotion carries over to another situation.

glucose

Provides energy to body tissues through blood circulation.

Thrill-seeking

desire for physical risks and adventures

Ostracism

deliberate social exclusion

Negative emotions

emotions that reduce awareness and narrow thinking

positive emotions

Broaden awareness and encourage new actions and thoughts.

Ghrelin

hormone signals hunger to the brain

sensation-seeking

Pursuit of novel or exciting experiences.

extrinsic motivation

Desire to earn rewards or avoid punishment.

approach-approach conflict

Choosing between two equally appealing colleges.

Elicitors of emotion

factors that trigger emotional responses