Motivation Vocab Terms Flashcards
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instinct
complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species
motivation
need or desire that energizes and directs behavior
drive-reduction theory
physiological need creates an aroused tension state
homeostasis
tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state
incentive
positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior
intrinsic motivation
performing an action for enjoyment
extrinsic motivation
performing tasks for rewards
hierarchy of needs
maslow’s pyramid of human needs
glucose
form of sugar
set point
individual’s weight thermostat is supposedly set
basal metabolic rate
body’s resting rate of energy expenditure
anorexia nervosa
eating disorder where person becomes underweight
bulimia nervosa
eating disorder where person overeats
sexual response cycle
four stages of sexual responding
refractory period
resting period after orgasm
sexual disorder
problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal
estrogen
sexual hormone more in females than males
testosterone
most important of the male sex hormone
sexual orientation
enduring sexual attraction toward members of either gender
flow
completely involved focused state of consciousness
achievement motivation
desire for significant accomplishment
task leadership
goal-oriented leadership
social leadership
group-oriented leadership
theory X
assumes that workers are stupid, error prone
