AP Psych Unit 7 VOCAB Flashcards
motivation
the incentive that gives purpose to behavior at both a conscious and unconscious level
drive-reduction theory
humans are drawn to behaviors that can help them achieve physical and mental equalibrium
homeostasis
individuals need to maintain an optimal level of environmental, interpersonal, and psychological stimulation
incentive
an external stimulus that serves as a motive for behavior
intrinsic motivation
when the inherent satisfaction is valued more then the reward
extrinsic motivation
opposite of intrinsic; the reward is valued more then the emotional satisfaction
Richard Hazarus´s appraisal theory
emotions interacted w/ behavior
Joseph LeDoux
brain regions responsible for detecting and responding to threatening stimuli
optimal arousal
level of mental stimulation is maxamized
Yerkes-Dodson law
the empirical relationship between stress and performence
Maslow´s Hierarchy of Needs
understanding the motivations for human behavior.
self-actualization- esteem- love and belonging- safety- physiological needs
set point
preferred level of functioning
sexual dysfunction
inability to experience sexual arousal
affilation need
desire to have personal relationships
autonomy
self government and responsible control for ones life
emotion
reaction pattern involving experimental, behavioral, and physiological elements
common sense theory
theories we all believe in behavior
James Lang
emotions occur as a result of physical responses to events
Cannon Bard
the lower part of the brain, the thalamus, controls emotion
Herzbeg two-factor theory
job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are not opposite
facial feedback
facial expression influences attitude
stress
physical or emotional tension
general adaptation
process the body goes through when exposed to stress
tend and befriend theory
instinctual stress response among females when friends or children are threatened
