chapter 10 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is Maslow’s Theory of Motivation?
A psychological theory that proposes a hierarchy of needs, culminating in self-actualization.
What is the Facial Feedback Hypothesis?
The theory that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences.
What is Self-Regulation?
The ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.
What is Extrinsic Motivation?
Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, or praise.
What is Intrinsic Motivation?
Motivation driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction or enjoyment.
What is Self-Actualization?
The realization of one’s potential and self-fulfillment.
What is Self-Efficacy?
The belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations.
What is James-Lange’s Theory of Emotion?
The theory that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events.
What is Homeostasis?
The process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions.
What are Basic Emotions?
Fundamental emotions that are universally recognized, such as happiness, sadness, and anger.
What is Achievement Motivation?
The drive to pursue and attain goals.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
An eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging.
How is Motivation Defined?
The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.
What is the Hedonic Treadmill?
The concept that people quickly return to a baseline level of happiness despite major positive or negative events.
What are Instincts?
Innate behaviors that are biologically hardwired.
What is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
The principle that performance increases with arousal only up to a point, beyond which performance decreases.
What is the Leptin Hormone?
A hormone that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.
What are Needs?
Basic requirements for human survival and well-being.
What is Drive Theory?
The theory that behavior is motivated by biological drives.
What is the CHOLECYSTOKININ Hormone?
A hormone that plays a role in digestion and signals satiety.
What is Insulin?
A hormone that regulates glucose levels in the blood.
What is Positive Self-Reflection?
The practice of thinking positively about oneself and one’s experiences.
What is Resilience?
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
