Chapter 6 Psychology Test Flashcards
The Yerkes-Dodson Law (p_^)
The relationship between optimal arousal and performance.
(Performance increases with physical and mental arousal) (if arousal level are too high the performance will decrease)
Psychological signs of stress (5)
slowed thinking, poor judgement, difficulty making decisions, worrying, and inability to relax.
Emotional signs of stress (d.a.a.i)
depression, anxiety, agitation, and irritability
Physiological signs of stress
aches and pains, diarrhea/constipation, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat.
Behavioural signs of stress
disruption to diet, sleep, social activity, and meeting responsibilities, and possible drug and alcohol use.
Abraham Maslow (Father of…)
Father of humanistic psychology
Abraham Maslow’s theory
motivation to grow and progress through physical and psychological steps to reach self-actualization.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs (5) (p-n.s-n.b.e.s-a)
Physiological Needs, Safety Needs, Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization. (people are motivated to grow towards self-actualization)
Social Motivation Needs (4) (a.a.i.p)
Need for achievement, affiliation, intimacy, and power
Motivation Definition + 2 parts
an inner state and process that arouses, directs, maintains, and terminates behaviour. Can be intrinsic or extrinsic.
Instincts (person)
William McDougal
Drive Reduction Theory (person)
Clark Hull
Where does motivation come from (perspectives) (b.b.h)
biological, behavioural, and humanistic perspectives
Biological perspective on motivation (i.d.n)
instincts, drives, and needs.
Behavioural perspective on motivation (ef-r&c)
external forces, rewards, and consequences
humanistic perspective on motivation (*)
intrinsic human need to grow and achieve
Self-Actualization
fulfill ones potential through self awareness, knowledge, and creativity
Emotions (biblical perspective)
part of our God-likeness, sin corrupts every emotion, through Jesus our emotions are changed and renewed
Emotions ( \ )
both physical and psychological processes. Influence thoughts and behaviours (thoughts and behaviours influence emotions too)
2 parts to emotions (sf.pr)
subjective feelings and physiological responses
Paul Ekman
his study of emotions, facial expressions, and lying. 6 basic emotions that are biological.
Ekman’s 6 emotions (a.d.f.h.s.s)
anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise. (all had facial expressions)
James-Lange Theory 0_0
body triggers the experience of emotions. (seeing a bear triggers automatic physical responses)
Cannon-Bard Theory (other name) (C.T.E)
Central Theory of Emotions
Cannon-Bard Theory
the physical and conscious experience of an emotion both originate in the Thalamus. (thalamus receives sensory about the bear and creates the experience of fear to the limbic system which triggers the physical response)
Thalamus
involved in receiving and relaying sensory information
Cognitive Theories of Emotion (+)
physical and cognitive processes work together
4 Signs of Stress (p.e.p.b)
Psychological, Emotional, Physiological, and Behavioural
Holmes and Rahe | |
created the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)
William McDougal + instincts
human behaviour was not intentional but instead played from about 10,000 instinctive behaviours
Clark Hull
biological needs are the primary motivator of human behaviour. Organisms seek biological balance
Arousal Theory
drive to obtain our optimal state of arousal.
Freudian Psychodynamic Perspective
human motivation came from instinctive in-born forces. Everything we do comes from our aggression and sensual pleasure.
Robert Sternberg <3
proposed a triangle model explaining love (intimacy, passion, and commitment)
Essay: Christian friend needs counsel + Christ centred approach.
1 Chronicles 16:11 (seek the LORD), 1 Peter 5:7 (give anxiety to God), Psalm 32:8/Psalm 73:24 (God giving counsel)
