AP PSYCH: MESH (unfinished)

instinct theory

genetically based behaviors which are set off by a specific stimulus (motivation theory)

evolutionary theory

behaviors have evolved and become more flexible over time to enhance survival (motivation theory)

drive-reduction theory

physical needs creates a drive that motivates the organism to satisfy the need. focuses on maintaining homeostasis (motivation theory)

arousal theory

w/ a drive absent, organisms seek to increase their psychological arousal (motivation theory)

yerkes-dodson law

relationship btwn arousal and performace - moderate lvl of arousal is best for performance

self determination theory

people are energized by 3 needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness

intrinsic motivation

desire to engage in an activity for one's personal enjoyment

extrinsic motivation

desire to engage in an activity to achieve external consequence (ex: $)

overjustification

extrinsic rewards displace intrinsic motivation

incentive theory

we can motivate people to engage in an activity if we implement an incentive

sensation seeking theory states...

some individuals have a biological need for higher levels of stimulation than others

disinhibition...

occurs in people who engage in risky behaviors regardless of the consequence

boredom susceptibility

intolerance for repetitive experience

approach/approach conflict

when someone must choose between 2 attractive options

approach/avoidance conflict

when someone must weight the pros and cons to decide to whether or not to choose this SINGULAR option

avoidance/avoidance conflict

when someone must choose between 2 unattractive options

which part of the limbic system is involved in hunger?

hypothalamus

what does the lateral part of the hypothalamus secrete?

ghrelin, which makes you hungry ("lat makes you fat")

what does the ventromedial part of the hypothalamus secrete?

leptin, which makes you full ("ven makes you thin")

what study suggested the some emotions are expressed the same way unversally?

Paul Ekman's study

which 6 emotions are expressed universally

anger, fear, disgust, happiness, sadness, surprise

display rules

accepted ways of displaying emotions in a particular society

emotion elictors

stimuli that triggers an emotional response

emotions are a mix of what 3 things? (think a, b, and c!)

body arousal (a), expressive behavior (b), conscious experience (c)

cognitive appraisal

interpretation of an event to determine what emotion we are feeling (can be inaccurate)

schachter-singer 2 factor theory

emotions result from mental evaluation of physical arousal & interpretation of situation

what can the spillover effect result in?

misinterpreted arousal

facial feedback hypothesis

muscles in face provide feedback to brain based on the emotion expressed

feel good, do good phenomenon

tendency for people to be more helpful when in a good mood

broaden and build theory

(+) emotions increase likelihood of success and broaden our viewpoint and actions. (-) emotions decrease likelihood of success and narrow our viewpoint and actions

general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

pattern of general physical responses to acute stressors

phases of GAS

1) alarm 2) resistance 3) exhaustionThe three phases include alarm, resistance, and exhaustion, which describe the body's response to stress. te

tend-befriend model

dealing w/ stress by helping others and seeking social support

what are 3 indicators of abnormal behavior?

if behavior is causing: 1) distress 2) dysfunction 3) deviance from social norms or expectations.

ADHD symptoms

inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

autism may cause impairment in…

language, social interaction/EQ, sensitivity, consistency, theory of minddaily functioning and communication skills.

asperger’s autism

possible impairment in sensitivty + social issues but none in intellect & language

schizophrenia symptoms

delusions, hallucinations, “word salad”, flattened affect, catatoniadisorganized thinking, social withdrawal, cognitive deficits.

types of delusions

1) grandeur 2) persecution

2 types of depressive disorders

1) major (MDD) 2) persistent (PDD)

bipolar disorders symptoms

mood swings between depression & maniaincluding increased energy, reduced need for sleep, rapid speech, and impulsive behavior.

which bipolar type is more severe?

type 1