Unit 7 Flashcards

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1
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motivation

A

a need or desire that serves to energize behavior and direct it towards a goal

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instinct

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unlearned desires that ahve a fixed pattern through species, theory that behavior is driven by instincts

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3
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drive reduction theory

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physiological need (food) creates a psychological drive (hunger) to reduce that need

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4
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homeostasis

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balance

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5
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incentives

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outer rewards

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hierarchy of needs

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needs at lower levels (safety, physiological) must be met before those higher up( love, self-esteem, self-actualization)

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7
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glucose

A

blood sugar

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8
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basal metabolic rate

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resting rate of energy expenditure

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9
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sexual orientation

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direction of sexual interest

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10
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Yerkes Dodson law

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for easy tasks, the higher the level of physiological or mental arousal, the higher the performance

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11
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set point

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the theory that the hypothalamus wants to maintain a certain ideal body weight

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12
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asexual

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a person who does not experience sexual attraction

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13
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estrogens

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female sex hormones

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14
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testosterone

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male sex hormones

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15
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sexual response cycle

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pattern of physiologic events occurring during sexual arousal and intercourse. 4 stages: excitement, plateu, orgasim, resolution

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16
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sexual dysfunction

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prevents you from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity

17
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affiliation need

A

the need to be involved with others

18
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ostracism

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social exclusion

19
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narcissism

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a personality disorder characterized by exaggerated ideas of self-importance and achievements

20
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acheviement motivation

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desire for significant accomplishment, mastery, control, and high standard

21
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refractory period

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the recovery time that a neuron needs between action potentials