Motivation & Emotion I

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to motivation and emotion.

Motive

A fundamental internal need or desire (e.g., hunger, achievement) that energizes and drives behavior toward a goal.

Motivation

The overall process that initiates, directs, and sustains goal-oriented behavior.

Incentive

An external stimulus or reward that pulls behavior (e.g., praise, money).

Intrinsic Motivation

Acting for personal satisfaction or enjoyment of the activity itself.

Extrinsic Motivation

Acting for external rewards (incentives) or to avoid punishment.

Drive Reduction Theory

Motivational theory stating that a need creates an unpleasant state (drive) that motivates behavior to satisfy the need.

Homeostasis

The maintenance of a balanced internal state such as body temperature and blood sugar.

Arousal Theory

Theory stating that individuals are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory that ranks human needs in order of urgency, from physiological needs to self-actualization.

Primary Drives

States of tension or arousal arising from a biological need, such as thirst and hunger.

Satiety Centre

Area in the ventromedial hypothalamus that signals fullness or satisfaction after eating.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

A projective psychological test used to assess social motives such as achievement and affiliation.

Need for Achievement

The desire to accomplish something difficult and to overcome obstacles.