Unit 6 module 52 + 53 - motivational concepts & hunger motivation

motivation

a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior

instinct/evolutionary theory

fixed pattern of behavior that is not acquired from learning but likely to be rooted in genes and the body.

drive-reduction theory

psychological needs makes an aroused state which motivates the organism to satisfy the need

homeostasis

to maintain balance internal body state

optimal arousal theory

organisms keep to maintain optimal level of arousal

yerkes-dodson

performance increases with arousal but there is a limit where then performance decreases

hierarchy of needs

Maslow’s pyramid that physiological needs must be met to satisfy higher level of needs

cognitive dissonance theory

our thoughts and our actions clash

self actualization

when individuals reaches full potential

glucose

form of sugar which circulates in the blood a major form of energy

set point

hypothalamus maintains optimal body weight

basal metabolic weight

\n the body's resting rate of energy

ventromedial

part of hypothalamus that depresses hunger making you feel full

lateral

part of hypothalamus that signals hunger

insulin

hormone from pancreas which controls glucose

leptin

hormone from adipose (fat) for Longterm energy balance