Chapter 10: Motivation and Emotion in Psychology

Emotions

Immediate feelings triggered by events or stimuli.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by internal rewards.

Emotions

Immediate feelings triggered by events or stimuli.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by internal rewards.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards.

Instinct Theory

Behavior driven by innate biological instincts.

Homeostasis

Physiological balance maintained by hunger signals.

Optimal Arousal

Ideal arousal level for peak performance.

Arousal Levels

Performance varies with low, optimal, and high arousal.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Pyramid of human needs from basic to self-actualization.

BMI Calculation

Body Mass Index determined by height and weight.

Gastric Banding Surgery

Procedure reducing stomach size for weight loss.

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Genetic disorder causing obesity and insatiable hunger.

Eating Disorders

Mental health issues related to food and body image.

Sexual Behavior

Actions related to sexual activity and motivation.

Medial Preoptic Area

Hypothalamic region affecting sexual behavior capability.

Amygdala

Brain region involved in emotional processing.

Nucleus Accumbens

Brain area linked to motivation and reward.

Kinsey Institute

Research institute focused on sex and gender studies.

Sexual Response Cycle

Phases of physiological sexual arousal and response.

Homosexuality Prevalence

3% to 10% of adults identify as homosexual.

Chaz Bono

Transgender male known for gender transition.

Universal Facial Expressions

Seven basic emotions expressed through facial cues.

Limbic System

Brain region mediating emotions and memory.

James-Lange Theory

Emotions result from physiological responses.

Cannon-Bard Theory

Emotions and physiological responses occur simultaneously.

Schachter-Singer Theory

Emotion arises from physiological arousal and cognition.