Unit 8a Flashcards

1
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Motivation

A

desire that energized and directs behavior

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2
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Instinct

A

Complex behavior that was never learned

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3
Q

Drive reduction theory

A

Physical need creates an aroused state that motivate one to satisfy a need

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4
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Incentive

A

Stimulus that motivates behavior

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5
Q

Hierarchy of needs

A

Maslow’s pyramid of needs

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6
Q

Glucose

A

Sugar in the blood
Lowness makes us hungry
Source of energy

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7
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Set point

A

Point at which a person’s weight thermostat is set

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8
Q

Basal metabolic rate

A

Resting rate of energy expenditure

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9
Q

Anorexia nervosa

A

Person dieting becomes significantly underweight

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10
Q

Bulimia nervosa

A

Overeating followed by vomiting, over exercising, etc.

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11
Q

Binge eating disorder

A

Binge eating followed by distress, disgust, or guilt

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12
Q

Sexual response cycle

A

Four stages of sexual responding

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13
Q

Refractory period

A

Resting period after climax

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14
Q

Estrogens

A

Female sex hormone, contribute to female characteristics

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15
Q

Testosterone

A

Male sex hormone, stimulates growth in male sex hormones

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16
Q

Sexual orientation

A

Sexual attraction to either sex