emotions and motivation

Question 1

motivation

Answer 1

a need or desire that energizes behavior and directs it towards a goal

Question 2

evolutionary theory

Answer 2

instincts are complex behaviors that have fixed action patterns throughout species and unlearned

Question 3

drive reduction theory

Answer 3

homeostasis- balance

Question 4

incentive theory

Answer 4

where our needs (drives) push, incentives (positive or negative stimuli) pulls us in reducing our drive

Question 5

hierarchy of needs

Answer 5

reaching self actualization is meeting our full potential in life

Question 6

physiology of hunger

Answer 6

stomach contractions sends signals to the brain making us aware of our hunger

Question 7

glucose

Answer 7

glucose level in the blood is maintained. insulin decreases glucose in blood making us feel hungry

Question 8

hypothalamic centers

Answer 8

lateral hypothalamus brings on hunger,

Question 9

emotions

Answer 9

emotions are our bodies adaptive response

Question 10

james-lange theory

Answer 10

physiological activity precedes the emotional experience (we react to the changes we feel in our bodies)

Question 11

cannon-bard theory

Answer 11

emotion-triggering stimulus and bodys arousal take place simultaneously

Question 12

primary motivators

Answer 12

things you need for basic survival like food water sleep etc

Question 13

secondary motivators

Answer 13

physiological needs and desired that are not essential for survival