Human Motivation

drives

internal states that are activated when the physiological characteristics of the body are out of balance

goals

desired end states that we strive to attain

homeostasis

the natural state of the body's systems, with goals, drives, and arousal in balance

intrinsically motivated

working because they enjoy the task, believe the task is important, and desire to do a good job

extrinsically motivated

working because they are getting a reward

insulin

a hormone secreted by the pancreas gland

basal metabolic rate

amount of energy expended while at rest

anorexia nervosa

eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight, distorted body image, an obsession with exercise, and an obsessive fear of gaining weight

bulimia nervosa

eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging

obesity

medical condition in which so much excess body fat has accumulated in the body that it begins to have an adverse impact on health

body mass index (BMI)

measurement that compares one's weight and height

testosterone

main hormone responsible for sexual arousal

oxytocin

hormone that promotes closeness and bonding

hyperactive sexual desire disorder

sex drive is so strong that it dominates life experience

sexual orientation

direction of our sexual desire toward people of the opposite sex, people of the same sex, or people of both sexes