CH 9 - Motivations and emotions Flashcards
1
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motivation
A
need or desire that energizes behavior; directs it towards a goal
2
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intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
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perform well for the hell of it vs gain a reward or avoid punishment
3
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drive reduction theory
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physiological needs create drive that pushes one to reduce the need
4
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arousal theory
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- motivation comes from the drive to engage in behavior that increases or decreases arousal levels
- moderate arousal leads to best performance
5
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hierarchy of needs (label)
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from bottom up
- physiological needs - satisfy hunger and thirst
- safety needs - need to feel safe and secure
- belongingness and love needs - love and be loved, avoid loneliness
- esteem needs - self esteem and achievement and respect from others
- self actualization needs - live up to our fullest potential
- self transcendance needs - find meaning and identity beyond self, meaning of life
6
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hunger motivations
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- stomach contractions - hunger pains
- glucose levels
- appetite hormones in hypothalamus; when not in homeostasis
7
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psycho social perspective of hunger
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- taste preferences
- serving size while with friends
8
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the need to belong
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- social bonds have survival value
- self esteem
9
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emotional components
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- bodily arousal
- expressive behaviors
- conscious experiences
10
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emotion theories
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james lange
- arousal before emotion
cannon bard
- arousal and emotion happen at same time
two factor theory
– arousal and the label make the emotion, spillover effect causes you to react differently
