CHAPTER 11- MOTIVATION Flashcards
1
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What is motivation?
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Wants or needs that propel us towards certain actions or behaviors
- Energizing: active behavior
- Directing: Guides behavior
- Persisting: Maintain behavior
2
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Ordering of Needs
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Primary VS. Secondary
Primary- biological necessities
Secondary- psychological needs/desires
-Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
3
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Homeostasis and Set Point
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Homeostasis: Physiological equilibrium
Set Point: Ideal fixed setting of a particular physiological system
4
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Self-Actualization
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Full realization of one’s potential and abilities in life
5
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Motivation to Eat
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- Evolutionary Perspective (crave sugar, salt, fat)
- Individual Differences (Genetics, sensitivities cues: internal and external, set point)
- Situational Influences (portion sizes, unit bias)
- Stomach Contractions
- Glucose leves
- Hormones
6
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Sex Differences in Sexual Response Cycle
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- Excitement
- Plateau
- Orgasm
- Resolution
Males- greater sexual desire
Females- not as socially assertive about it
7
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Effects of External Rewards on Extrinsic Motivation
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External Goals (praise, rewards) Drawbacks: Rewards is removed motivation decreases
