Giving Meaning to Motivation and Emotion Semantic Encoding

Section:  Motivational Concepts

1. Instinct

• a behavior that is not learned

• Does not need motivation 

2. Drive Reduction Theory

• Reducing the drive for needs

• In order to live we need food and water but that makes us hungry and thirsty, so you eat and drink something (eating and drinking)

3. Homeostasis

   • keeping things balanced 

Section- Theories of Emotion- 

1. Intrinsic Motivation

• self motivated 

• Wanting a good outcome for yourself 

2. Extrinsic Motivation

• doing something for the reward 

• Trying to avoid punishment 

3. Approach Approach Conflict

• Two good things cause conflict 

• Choosing between your favorite colleges

4. Avoidance Avoidance Conflict

• two bad things cause conflict

• Conflict is less serious 

5. Approach Avoidance Conflict

• good and bad qualities 

• You get accepted to your number 1 college but it’s too expensive 

6. Multiple Approach Avoidance Conflict

• More than one thing you have to choose between 

• Both have good and bad qualities