Motivation and Emotion Theories

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on motivation and emotion theories, providing definitions and explanations of important psychological theories and ideas.

Drive Reduction Theory

The theory that suggests we are motivated to take actions to reduce internal drives, such as hunger, to maintain homeostasis.

Arousal Theory

The theory that states people seek to maintain optimal levels of arousal, avoiding both boredom and overstimulation.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation that comes from within an individual, driven by personal satisfaction or enjoyment of an activity.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that comes from external factors, such as rewards or recognition from others.

Incentive Theory

A theory that posits that people's behaviors are influenced by external rewards or incentives.

Kurt Lewin

Different types of conflicts people experience when making choices, including approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, and approach-avoidance conflicts.

Sensation-Seeking Theory

A theory that measures an individual's need for stimulation and susceptibility to boredom through various metrics.

Hypothalamus

A brain structure that plays a critical role in regulating hunger and feeding behaviors.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that proposes physiological arousal precedes the emotional experience.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory that suggests emotional experience and physiological responses occur simultaneously.

Schachter Two-Factor Theory

A theory stating that emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal.

Broaden-and-Build Theory

A theory that posits positive emotions expand thought-action repertoires, leading to the development of personal resources.

Facial Feedback

The theory that smiling or other facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.

Display Rules

Cultural norms dictating the appropriate expressions of emotions in various social situations.