Motivation Flashcards
Drive-reduction theory
Seek to satisfy drives, doesn’t explain all drives
Primary drives
Biological needs
Secondary drives
Learned drives
Arousal Theory
Optimum arousal levels
Incentive theory
Learn to associate stimuli w/ rewards
Maslow hierarchy of needs
Physiological, safety, belonging/love, esteem, self-actualization
Lateral hypothalamus
Hunger center, eat
Ventromedial thypothalamus
Satiety center, stop eating
Set-point theory
Hypothalamus wants to maintain optimum weight, below weight -> slower metabolism
Achievement motivation
Desire to master complex tasks
Extrinsic motivation
Rewards outside of selves (Money, grades)
Intrinsic motivation
Internal rewards (enjoyment, satisfaction)
Approach-approach conflict
Choose between two good outcomes
Avoidance-avoidance conflict
Choose between two bad outcomes
Approach-avoidance conflict
Both have good and bad outcomes