AP Psych Study Guide - Unit 4 (pt 2) Personality - Motivation & Emotion

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to motivation and emotion in psychology.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation and the fulfillment of three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory proposing that human motivation is based on a hierarchy of needs, often depicted as a pyramid, ranging from physiological needs to self-actualization.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or behaviors.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Social Learning Theory

The theory that we learn social behaviors by observing and imitating others, as well as through rewards and punishments.