Chap 10: Emotion

These flashcards cover key concepts related to emotion and motivation based on the lecture notes.

What is motivation?

Motivation is wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal.

What is intrinsic motivation?

Intrinsic motivation arises from internal factors related to personal satisfaction.

What is extrinsic motivation?

Extrinsic motivation arises from external factors related to getting something.

What is the overjustification effect?

The overjustification effect is when intrinsic motivation is diminished once extrinsic reward is received.

What drives behavior according to early theories of motivation?

Behavior is driven by instincts and attempts to maintain homeostasis.

What is homeostasis?

Homeostasis is when the levels within a biological system are balanced.

What does the Drive Theory of Motivation state?

The Drive Theory of Motivation states that deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs, which result in drives that direct behavior.

What is the relationship between arousal and task complexity?

Moderate arousal is usually best; simple tasks are performed better with high arousal, while complex tasks are performed better with lower arousal.

What does self-efficacy refer to?

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in his/her own capacity to complete a task.

What are the social motives mentioned in the lecture?

1. Need for Achievement 2. Need for Affiliation 3. Need for Intimacy.

List Maslow's hierarchy of needs from bottom to top.

1. Physiological Needs 2. Safety Needs 3. Social Needs 4. Esteem Needs 5. Self-Actualization.

What is satiation?

Satiation is the feeling of fullness or satisfaction.

What does metabolic rate refer to?

Metabolic rate refers to the amount of energy that is expended in a given period of time.

What is the set-point theory of body weight regulation?

The set-point theory proposes that weight fluctuates within a narrow range because the body tries to maintain a specific weight.

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

BMI is the measure of body fat that is calculated based on height and weight.

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder that involves binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain.

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by below average body weight, maintained by starvation and/or excessive exercise.

Who researched sexual behaviors using surveys and interviews?

Alfred Kinsey researched sexual behaviors using surveys and interviews.

What did Masters and Johnson research?

Masters and Johnson researched the physiological responses involved in sexual behavior.

What does sexual orientation refer to?

Sexual orientation refers to whether an individual is attracted toward same-sexed and/or opposite-sexed individuals.

What is gender identity?

Gender identity refers to one’s sense of being male or female.

What is gender dysphoria?

Gender dysphoria is when individuals do not feel comfortable identifying with the gender associated with their biological sex.

What is an emotion?

An emotion is an intense feeling that occurs in response to a situation.

What is a mood?

A mood is a less intense, prolonged state related to how a person is feeling.

What are basic emotions?

Basic emotions are feeling states that are thought to be expressed in a universal way.

What are self-conscious emotions?

Self-conscious emotions are feeling states that require a sense of right and wrong and an understanding of societal expectations.

What are the components of emotions?

1. Physiological 2. Cognitive 3. Behavioral 4. Affective.

What is the James-Lange Theory of Emotion?

The James-Lange Theory states that emotions result from physiological arousal.

What is the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory?

The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory states that emotions result from physiological arousal and cognitions about the situation.

What brain areas are involved in emotions?

1. Hypothalamus 2. Amygdala 3. Hippocampus.

What is a cultural display rule?

A cultural display rule is a culturally specific standard that governs whether emotional displays are acceptable.

What is the facial feedback hypothesis?

The facial feedback hypothesis states that facial expressions influence our emotions.

What is emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize emotions in oneself and others, to have empathetic understanding, and to regulate emotions.