Chapter 8 Flashcards
(36 cards)
What is motivation?
Referring to things that activate and direct behavior
Motivation influences how we act and the choices we make.
What do drive theories suggest?
individuals are driven to satisfy unmet needs
Drive theories emphasize the role of biological needs in motivation.
What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
A theory that categorizes human needs into a hierarchy
The hierarchy includes physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
What are safety needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy?
The need for security and safety
This includes physical safety and emotional security.
What are physiological needs according to Maslow?
Food, water, warmth, and rest
These are the most basic human needs that must be met first.
What do belonging and love needs encompass?
Friendship and relationships
These needs highlight the importance of social connections.
What are esteem needs in Maslow’s hierarchy?
The need for accomplishment
Esteem needs relate to self-respect and recognition from others.
What are self-actualization needs?
Achieving your full potential
This is the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy.
What does self-determination theory emphasize?
The importance of meeting basic psychological needs for optimal well-being
These needs include autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
What is autonomy?
The need to control and determine your own behavior and goals
What does competence refer to in self-determination theory?
Learning and mastering new skills
Competence enhances motivation and self-esteem.
What is relatedness ?
The need for belonging and connection with others
Relatedness addresses feelings of loneliness.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Doing something because you enjoy it
Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal rewards.
What is extrinsic motivation?
Doing something because you have to, driven by external factors
This type of motivation often involves rewards or punishments.
Fill in the blank: Drive theories suggest individuals are driven to satisfy unmet _______.
needs
True or False: Self-actualization is the lowest level in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
False
Self-actualization is the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy.
List the levels of needs in Maslow’s Hierarchy from lowest to highest.
- Physiological Needs
- Safety Needs
- Belonging and Love Needs
- Esteem Needs
- Self-Actualization Needs
This hierarchy illustrates the progression of human needs.
What is the definition of emotion?
A psychological state
Emotions are complex reactions the body has to certain stimuli.
How do emotions differ from moods?
Emotions tend to be short-lived, while moods tend to be more long term
Emotions are typically responses to specific events, whereas moods are more diffuse and can last for extended periods.
What are the intrapersonal functions of emotions?
How emotions affect you as an individual
This includes self-awareness and personal decision-making based on emotional responses.
What are the interpersonal functions of emotions?
How emotions can affect your interactions with people
Emotions can influence communication, relationships, and social dynamics.
What are the social and cultural functions of emotions?
The effects emotions have on the functioning and maintenance of society
Emotions can shape cultural norms and societal behaviors.
What are display rules?
Learned rules about who is allowed to show certain emotions, when, and to who
Display rules can vary significantly across different cultures and social contexts.
Fill in the blank: Emotions are a reaction to something and tend to be _______.
short lived
