Motivation, emotion, and stress

Question 1

Motivation

Answer 1

Purpose or driving force behind our actions

Question 2

Two types of motivation

Answer 2

1. Extrinsic
   - based on external circumstances
2. Intrinsic
   - based on internal drive or perception

Question 3

Motivation theories

Answer 3

Intrinsic
- innate, fixed patterns of behavior in response to stimuli

Arousal
- state of being awake and reactive to stimuli
- Yerkes-Dodson law

Drive reduction theory
- individuals act in order to relieve internal sense of tension

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- prioritizes need in 5 priorities:
1. Physiological needs
2. Safety, security
3. Love and belonging
4. Self-esteem
5. Self-actualization

Question 4

Seven universal emotion

Answer 4

Happiness, sadness, contempt, surprise, fear, disgust, anger

Question 5

Theories of emotion (name 3 people)

Answer 5

• James-Lange
• Cannon-Bard
• Schachter-Singer

Question 6

Describe James-Lange theory of emotion

Answer 6

Nervous system arousal -> conscious emotion

Question 7

Describe Cannon-Bard theory of emotion

Answer 7

Nervous system arousal and conscious emotion -> action