Motivation & Work Flashcards
(16 cards)
Instinct
A complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned
Motivation
A need or desire that energizes and directs behavior
Drive reduction theory
The idea that a physiological need creates an arousal tension state that motivates an organism to satisfy the need
Incentive
A positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior
Hierarchy of needs
Pyramid of human needs, beginning at the base with physiological needs that must first be satisfied before higher-level safety means & then physiological needs become active
Set point
The point in which individuals weight thermostat is supposedly set
Basal metabolic rate
The bodies resting rate of energy expenditure
Sexual response cycle
The four stages of sexual responding described by Masters & Johnson- excitement, plateau, orgasm, & resolution
Refractory Period
A resting period after orgasm, during which a man cannot achieve another orgasm
Sexual Disfunction
A problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning
Paraphilias
Experiencing sexual arousal from fantasies, behaviors, or urges involving non-human objects
Industrial Organizational Psychology
The application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplace
Personal Psychology
Focuses on employee recruitment, selection, placement, training, appraisal, & development
Organizational Psychology
Examines organizational influences on worker satisfaction & productivity & facilitates organizational change
Human Factors Psychology
Explores how people & machines interact& how machines & physical environments can be made safe & easy to use
Achievement motivation
A desire for significant accomplishment; for mastery of skills or ideas; for rapidly attaining a high standard
