Ch. 10 Motivation Flashcards
energized behavior directed toward a goal
Motivation
deprivations sets up a ____
Need
the need results in a _____
Drive
a balanced internal state
Homeostasis
we are motivated by these in the environment
Incentives
we are motivated to obtain
ex. a better job, better pay
Positive incentives
we are motivated to avoid
ex. losing our job, losing our home
Negative incentives
What is Maslow’s first level of needs?
Survival
What was an effect of Ancel Keys’ semistarvation diet?
Loss of interest in sex
What did Ancel Keys do?
conducted a study to examine the physiological effects of starvation on the body
causes the release of insulin
Food
causes a decrease in blood glucose
Hunger
put into place when someone loses weight
- causes an increase in hunger
- slows down metabolism
Set point
eating disorder involving:
- self starvation
- fear of weight gain
- body image distortion
Anorexia Nervosa
What are the 3 basic components of emotion?
- Expressive reactions
- Conscious experience
- Physiological arousal