chapter 10 Flashcards
what does the psychology of religion study?
peoples reaction to certain things
what is the drive theory?
description between what we have and what we need
whos theory was that religion fills the empty spot inside us and what does it state?
kohl-hall,
- morality and reduction of guilt, escape guilty feelings by baptism, confession, etc.
- secruity
- sound philosophy in life-questionging everything over again, prioritizing life values
what is an incentive?
we dont eat because we are hungry, we eat because its good, something external pulls us to eat
what is the positive aspect of religion?
prayer, revaluate important thoughs, brings peace, and positive paths
what is motivation?
condition that energizes behavior and gives it direction
what is a drive?
a state of unrest or irritability that causes us to behave in a way that cures that discomfort
what is the problem with the drive theories?
we want a variety, and it ignores the roll of external stimuli
what are the incentive theories?
external factors: eat cake because its good not because you are hungry
Incentives: external stimuli that gives rise to that bahavior
ritual of peace, positive path, social
where does happiness come from?
pleasurable activities, engaged life, meaningful life,
what fluid in our body tells us to stop eating?
CCK
when glucose levels are falling what do we want to do?
we become hungry
what does insulin do?
pancrease helps glucose turn into fat
what is glucegon?
pancrease deposits of insulin that break down fat into glucose
what is leptin?
more fat= more leptin, body cells produce it
