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Motivation
a stimulus that can direct behavior,thinking,and feeling
incentive
an association established between a behavior and its consequences, which then motivates that behavior
extrinsic motivation
the drive or urge to continue a behavior because of external reinforcers
instrinsic motivation
a drive or urge to continue a behavior because of internal reinforcers
Instincts
Complex behaviors that are fixed, unlearned, and consistent within a species
Homeostasis
A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level
drive-reduction theory
suggests that homeostasis motivates us to meet biological needs
needs
physiological or psychological requirements that must be maintained at some baseline or constant state
drive
a state of tension produced by a need that motivates an organism toward a goal
arousal theory
Suggests that humans are motivated to seek an optimal level of arousal, or alertness and engagement in the world.
Hierarchy of Needs (Maslow)
A continuum of needs that are universal and ordered in terms of the strength of their associated drives
self-actualization
the need to be one's best and strive for one's fullest potential
self-determination theory
suggest that humans are born with the neeeds for competence,relatedness,and autonomy, which are always driving us in the direction of growth and optimal functioning
need for achievement
drive to excel, to achieve in relation to a set of standards, to strive to succeed
need for power
a drive to control and influence others
set point
the stable weight that is maintained despite variability in exercise and food intake
emotion
A psychological state that includes a subjective or inner experience, a physiological component, and a behavioral expression.
James-Lange Theory
suggests that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.
Cannon-Bard Theory
the theory that an emotion-arousing stimulus simultaneously triggers (1) physiological responses and (2) the subjective experience of emotion
Schachter-Singer Theory
A theory of emotion that states that both physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal must occur before an emotion is consciously experienced.
cognitive appraisal approach
Suggest that the appraisal or interpretation of interactions with surroundings causes an emotional reaction.
display rules
framework or guidelines for when, how, and where an emotion is expressed
facial feedback hypothesis
facial expressions are capable of influencing our emotions
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