motivation and emotion

motivation

wants or needs that direct behavior toward some goal

the drive reduction model

all human and animal behavior is motivated by the need to reduce internal states of tension caused by unmet biological needs

homeostasis

the mind and bodies tendency to seek, create, and maintain a state of internal balance, stability, and emotion or psychological equilibrium

set point

assertion that each individual has an ideal body weight, or set point, that is resistant to change

yerks-dodson law

simple tasks are performed best when arousal levels are relatively high, while complex tasks are best performed when arousal is over

hierarchy of needs

spectrum of needs ranging from basic biological needs to social needs to self actualization

metabolism

the biochemical and cellular processes - primarily in the brain - all chemical reactions in your body that convert food into energy and build up repair tissues

refractory period

time immediately following an orgasm during which an individual is incaple of experiencing another orgasm

sexual response cycle

the sequence of physiological and psychological changes that occur as a person experiences sexual stimulation, becomes aroused, adn returns to a resting state.

devided into 4 phases including excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution

sexual orientation

emotion, romantic, and/or erotic attraction to other people or no people

the need to belong

fundamental human motivation to form and maintain a minimum number of lasting, positive, and significant interpersonal relationships

achievement motivation

individuals internal drive to pursue, success, master difficult tasks, set high standards of excellence, and complete against a standard evaluation

intrinsic motivation

motivation based on internal feelings rather than external rewards

extrinsic motivation

motivations that arises from external factors or rewards