Chapter 10 Key Terms

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to emotions and motivation in psychology.

Basolateral complex

Part of the brain critical for classical conditioning and attaching emotional value to memory.

Cannon-Bard theory

The theory stating that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously.

Central nucleus

Part of the brain involved in attention, regulating autonomic nervous and endocrine systems’ activity.

Cognitive-mediational theory

The theory that our emotions are determined by our appraisal of the stimulus.

Cultural display rule

Culturally specific standards that govern acceptable types and frequencies of emotions.

Drive theory

The theory that deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs resulting in psychological drive states.

Emotion

Subjective state of being often described as feelings.

Excitement phase

Phase of the sexual response cycle involving sexual arousal.

Extrinsic motivation

Motivation that arises from external factors or rewards.

Facial feedback hypothesis

The hypothesis that facial expressions can influence our emotions.

Habit

Pattern of behavior in which we regularly engage.

Hierarchy of needs

Spectrum of needs ranging from basic biological needs to self-actualization.

Instinct

Species-specific pattern of behavior that is unlearned.

Intrinsic motivation

Motivation based on internal feelings rather than external rewards.

James-Lange theory

The theory that emotions arise from physiological arousal.

Motivation

Wants or needs that direct behavior toward some goal.

Schachter-Singer two-factor theory

Theory stating that emotions consist of two factors: physiological and cognitive.

Self-efficacy

Individual’s belief in his own capabilities to complete a task.

Yerkes-Dodson law

The law stating that simple tasks are best performed at high arousal levels, while complex tasks are best at lower arousal levels.