Finals: hunger, eating and health Flashcards
describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal.
motivation
2 types of motivation and explain it
Intristic and Extrinsic
intrinsic motivation is diminished when extrinsic motivation is given. This can lead to extinguishing the intrinsic motivation and creating a dependence on extrinsic rewards for continued performance.
Over justification effect
kind of motivation
• Autonomy
• Mastery
• Purpose
Intrinsic
kind of motivation
• Compensation
• Punishment
• Reward
Extrinsic
He was an important contributor to early research into motivation, and he is often referred to as the father of psychology in the United States.
William James
- is a species-specific pattern of behavior that is not learned.
Instinct
- deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs.
DRIVE THEORY OF MOTIVATION
- is a patter of behavior in which we regularly engage.
Habit
- bored and seeking of stimulation
Underaroused
- we will engage in behaviors to reduce our arousal
Overaroused
is an individual’s belief.in his/her own capability to complete a task, which may include a previous successful completion of the exact task or a similar task.
Self-efficacy
needs for achievement, affiliation, and intimacy.
Social Motives
measures the physiological arousal of an individual responding to a series of questions.
Polygraph or lie detectors test
A physiological state of equilibrium or balance.
Homeostasis
A value that is defended by regulatory systems, such as core temperature or a particular body weight.
Set point
• An animal that can use internal methods, such as perspiration or shivering, to maintain body temperature.
endotherm
An animal that relies on external methods, such as moving into the sun or shade, for maintaining body temperature.
ectotherm
What is the defend temperature set point of Humans?
98.6°F (37°C)
A carefully controlled increase in the body’s thermal set point that is often helpful in ridding the body of disease-causing organisms.
Fever
A chemical produced by bacteria or viruses that contributes to the production of a fever.
Pyrogen
A life-threatening condition in which core body temperature increases beyond normal limits in an uncontrolled manner. If core temperature rises above 40°C/104°F, a person can become confrontational, faint, and confused.
hyperthermia (heat stroke)
A potentially fatal core body temperature below 31 degrees C/87.8 degrees F.
hypothermia
__ is essential for survival, and it is no surprise that a drive like___ exists to ensure that we seek out sustenance
Eating, hunger
-feelings of satisfaction/fullness
Satiation
is defined as having a BMI over 40
Morbid obesity
is a type of surgery specifically
aimed at weight reduction, and it involves modifying the gastrointestinal system to reduce the amount of food that can be eaten and/or limiting how much of the digested food can be absorbed (Mayo Clinic, 2023).
Bariatric surgery
is a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism.
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)
