psych third quiz

Motivation

the state in which an organism experiences an inducement or incentive to do something

motive

a hypothetical state within an organism that propels the organism toward a goal

need

a state of deprivation

drive

a condition of arousal in an organism that is associated with a need

incentive

an object, person, or situation perceived as capable of satisfying a need or as desirable for its own sake

instinct

involving an inherited disposition to activate specific behavior patterns that enable an organism to reach specific goals

drive-reduction theory

the view that organisms learn to engage in behaviors that have the effect of reducing drives

satiety

the state of being satisfied

aphagic

characterized by underrating

anorexia nervosa

a life-threatening eating disorder characterized by dramatic weight loss and a distorted body image

emotion

a state of feeling that has cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components

positive psychology

the field of psychology that is about personal well-being and satisfaction; you, sensual pleasure, and happiness; and options and hope for the future

facial-feedback hypothesis

the view that stereotypical facial expressions can contribute to stereotypical emotions