Psychology of Emotions and Motivation

These flashcards cover key concepts related to emotions and motivations in psychology, including definitions and classifications of emotions.

Need to belong theory

A fundamental motive for social relations that has evolved for adaptive purposes.

Achievement motivation

The need or desire to attain a certain standard of excellence.

Emotion

An immediate, specific, negative or positive response to environmental events or internal thoughts.

Primary emotions

Evolutionarily adaptive emotions shared across cultures, including anger, fear, sadness, disgust, happiness, and possibly surprise and contempt.

Secondary emotions

Blends of primary emotions, including remorse, guilt, submission, shame, anticipation, and awe.

Moods

Long-lasting emotional states without an identifiable object or trigger.