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PSYC 1113 Chapter 10

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Emotion Motivation Chapter 10

Outline

Motivation

  • James’ view

  • Maslow’s view

  • Kenrick’s view

The Different Functions of Emotions

  • Intrapersonal functions: Motivation

  • Interpersonal functions: Communication

Learning Objectives

  • Personal reflection on what you want to learn from this class, understanding mental processes, improving mindset and emotional control.

What is Motivation?

  • Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior towards a goal.

Investigating Motivation

  • Questions to consider:

    • What motivates you?

    • What motivates human behavior?

William James & Instincts

  • Behavior driven by instincts contributing to survival.

Definition of Instinct

  • An innate, species-specific pattern of behaviors that is not learned.

James’ List of Human Instincts

  • Agree/disagree and potential inclusions or removals.

    • Examples include:

      • Attachment

      • Fear

      • Disgust

      • Rivalry

      • Greediness

      • Sociability

      • Parental Love

      • And others.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs

  • Theoretical framework combining functionalist traditions of James and Dewey.

  • Emphasizes that human motives differ from those of animals and discuss new contentment beyond physiological needs.

Self-Actualization

  • Definition: Realizing one’s potential and being engaged in meaningful pursuits.

  • Maslow's perspective on achieving happiness through self-actualization.

Common Goals in Life

  • Seven motivations or goals:

    • Self-Protection

    • Avoiding Disease

    • Affiliation

    • Status-Seeking

    • Mate Acquisition

    • Kin Care

Rating Personal Goals

  • Reflecting on how these goals manifest in your description of self-actualization.

Research Study

  • Krems et al. (2017) explored individual perceptions of self-actualization.

Gender Differences in Sexual Behavior

  • Research on behavior and receptiveness towards sexual invitations explored by Clark and Hatfield (1989).

    • Compliance rates based on type of sexual request and requestor's sex.

Jealousy in Romantic Relationships

  • Differentiation of emotional distress between sexual and emotional infidelity.

The Role of Emotions

  • Emotions are vital for setting goals and priorities, supporting both positive and negative pathways toward motivation.

Functions of Emotions

  • Motivation:

    • Positive Emotions: Rewards & Memory

    • Negative Emotions: Pain & Memory

Specific Fears and Phobias

  • Exploration of universal fear elicitors and how perceptions may vary by context.

Audience Versus Pride Condition

  • Reflecting on how one would feel evaluated in scenarios and the pride associated.

Cultural Studies on Devaluation and Shame

  • Studies comparing ratings of shame and devaluation across different scenarios and cultures.

Functions of Emotions in Communication

  • Role of smiles and social signaling in emotional expression and communication.

Recap of Key Themes

  • Motivation, theories of emotion, and societal influences on behaviour and feelings.