Chapter 12 Flashcards
(14 cards)
intrinsic motivation
The pursuit of an activity for its own sake.
extrinsic motivation
The pursuit of an activity to external rewards, such as money or fame.
set point
The genetically influenced weight range for an individual; it is maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves and metabolism.
bulimia
An eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating (bingeing) followed by forced vomiting or use of laxatives (purging).
anorexia
An eating disorder characterized by fear of being fat, a distorted body image, radically reduces consumption of food, and emaciation.
endorphins
Chemical substances in the nervous system that are similar in structure and action to opiates; they are involved in pain reduction, pleasure, and memory and are known technically as endogenous opioid peptides.
proximity effect
The people who are nearest to you geographically are most likely to be dearest to you, too.
similarity effect
Similarity-in looks, attitudes, beliefs, values, personality, and interests- is attractive to human beings; we tend to choose friends and loved ones who are most like us.
attachment theory of love
People’s attachment styles as adults derive in large part from how their parents cared for them.
sexual script
Set of implicit rules that specify proper sexual behaviour for a person in a given situation, varying with the person’s gender, age, religion, social status, and peer group.
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
A projective test that asks respondents to interpret a series of drawings showing scenes of people; usually scored for unconscious motives, such as the need for achievement, power, or affiliation.
approach goals
Goals framed in terms of desired outcomes or experiences such as learning to scuba dive.
avoidance goals
Goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences, such as trying not to look foolish in public.
3 attachment styles
secure, anxious (insecure), avoidant
