motivation

Question 1

what is motivated behaviour?

Answer 1

complex, flexible behaviour which varies and is goal-directed.

Question 2

what are the two types of behaviour involved in motivation?

Answer 2

Preporatory which is flexible behaviour such as decision making that results in the goal/ specific outcome - controlled in amygdala.
Consummatory which is stereotypical behaviour to achieve end goal - controlled in hypothalamus.

Question 3

What are the fundamentals behind motivation?

Answer 3

That is flexible behaviour which underpins the variability and does not include rigid behaviours such as reflexes.

Question 4

what is drive theory?

Answer 4

based on homeostasis - ability to keep physiology at an ideal state. Drive theory explains motivation through behaviour that drives us to reach a normal state e.g. drinking when thirsty etc.
We will kick into drive states.

Question 5

What is the incentive theory?

Answer 5

Motivated behaviour being explained through rewards - often is learnt behaviour e.g. we learn that being motivated to work brings us an income which we can use to buy desirable outcomes which allows us to be rewarded.

Question 6

what are the 2 behaviours involved in motivation and reward?

Answer 6

Liking - rigid desires e.g. adding sugar to coffee
and wanting - flexible and depends upon how motivated we are to act upon behaviour depending on reward.

Question 7

Which part of the brain underpins learning and motivation?

Answer 7

mesolimbic dopaminergic pathways are more active when rewarded - we learn that rewards from motivated behaviour gives us a positive outcome.
incentive value is learnt.