EBQ Burnout - Possible Outside Terms

Affiliation Motivation

balancing connectedness with psychological needs enhances well-being; ostracism (social exclusion) can cause emotional pain

Altruism

helping others with no expectation of reward; norm of social responsibility; those who can take care of themselves have an obligation to take care of those who can’t

Burnout

emotional exhaustion from chronic stress

Circadian Rhythm

the regular bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24-hour period; the biological clock

Cognitive Appraisal

the personal interpretation of a situation; how an individual views a situation

Cognitive Load

under stress, we rely more on stereotypes to make quick judgements

Extrinsic Motivation

performing tasks due to external reward or pressures; eg. studying for a grade

Growth Mindset

a belief system where individuals see their abilities and intelligence as qualities that can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence

Identity vs Role Confusion

fifth stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, where adolescents (ages 12-18) struggle with finding their own identity

Industrial Organizational Psychology

applies psychological theories and principles to organizations; focuses on increasing workplace productivity

Information Processing

psychological theories that propose that dreaming is a way for the brain to process and organize information

Intrinsic Motivation

engaging in tasks for inherent satisfaction or challenge; self-determination; eg. learning

Learned Helplessness

a psychological condition where an individual feels powerless to change their situation due to repeated failures or negative outcomes in the past

Love and Belonging - Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

the psychological need for interpersonal relationships, love, and a sense of belonging

Prosocial Behaviors

actions that benefit others or society

Self-Determination Theory

competence, autonomy, and relatedness

Self-Efficacy

one’s belief about their capabilities and effectiveness

Self-Esteem

one’s feeling of high or low self-worth

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

expectations about a person lead to behaviors that make those expectations come true

Social Comparison

the idea that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they compare to others

Stereotype

generalized belief about a group

Stereotype Threat

fear of confirming a negative stereotype, impacting performance