chapt 11 Flashcards
motivation
physiological/psychological processes that direct organisms to goals
drive
biological trigger
incentives
stimuli we seek to fix deprivation
allostasis
motivation that is influenced by curent/future needs
hypothalamus
brain structure regulates basic biological needs
glucose
sugar serving as energy source
satiation
point of being full
unit bias
assuming the unit portion is a good amount to eat
libido
motivation for sexual activity
intrasexual selection
competition between sexes to mate with opposite sexes
intersexual selection
competition between sexes to mate based on traits
oxytocin
hormone released related to trusting and having feelings
self-actualization
reaching full potential of deep-thinking
achievement motivation
huaman force driving to accomplish goals
autonomy
needing to control own life
extrinsic motivation
geared towards gaining rewards
amotivational
little to no motivation to perform
intrinsic motivation
internally motivated to perform, genuine desire
james-lang theory of emotion
brain interprets situation, generate subjective emotional feelings
cannon-bard theory of emotion
physical reactions precede emotional reactions
facial feedback hypothesis
emotional expressions influence emotional states
two-factor theory
patterns of physical arousal we attach them to form the basis of our emotional experience
emoitonal dialects
variations across cultures of how emotions are expressed
display rules
refer to unwritten expectations to when to show emotion
