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a need or desire that energizes and directs behaviors

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motivation

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unlearned behavior that is passed on from generation to generation; evolutionary behavior

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instinct

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a physiological need that creates an aroused tension state

(a drive) that motivates us to satisfy the need

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drive reduction theory

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what is the goal of the drive reduction theory?

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Homeostasis

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balanced internal state

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homeostasis

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a positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behaviors (based on reward and punishment)

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incentive

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desire to perform a behavior because you want to

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intrinsic motivation

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desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment

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extrinsic motivation

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occurs when an external incentive decreases a persons intrinsic motivation; babysitting once for money then never again unless money is promised

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over-justification effect

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10
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start by satisfying basic needs then moving to complex

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mallows hierarchy of needs

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What are mallows hierarchy of needs in order

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physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love, self esteem needs, self actualization

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reaching full potential, accomplishment of all goals

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self actualization

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needs are met = seek information and stimulation; lack of stimulation = bored; too much = stress

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optimal arousal

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14
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we week best at moderate levels of arousal for more tasks, especially cognitive and mental tasks

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yerkes dodson law

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theory behind a human infant rooting to find the mother’s nipple

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instinct

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16
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theory behind getting a glass of water when you are thirsty

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drive reduction

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17
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theory behind going for a walk when you are worried or restless

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optimal arousal

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18
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theory behind reading a book on a long car ride

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optimal arousal

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19
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theory behind studying hard to pass an exam

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incentive

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20
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theory behind crying when hurt or upset

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instinct

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21
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theory behind developing a lasting, intimate relationship

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incentive/ instinct

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theory behind going to college

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incentive

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23
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stomach contractions accompany our feelings of hunger

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cannon + Washburn

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blood sugar gives us energy; low= hunger

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Glucose Theory

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25
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hormones are released as hunger is felt

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hypothalamus

26
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hormone released by the pancreas

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insulin

27
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hormone released by the stomach

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Grelin

28
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hormone released by the hypothalamus

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orexin

29
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hormone released from fat cells

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leptin

30
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hormone released from digestive tract

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PYY

31
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lateral hypothalamus- lesion =

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full

32
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lateral hypothalamus- stimulate =

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hunger

33
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ventromedial hypothalamus - lesion =

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hunger

34
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ventromedial hypothalamus - stimulate

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full

35
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point at which an individuals “weight thermostat” is supposedly set, by the hypothalamus

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set point theory

36
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who came up with the set point theory

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reesy + powley

37
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feel hungry when our body temp drops, supports by we tend to beat more in the winter or not eat when we are sick

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heat production theory

38
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who proposed the heat production theory

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brobeck

39
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what are the psychological factors associated with hunger

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  1. Learned behaviors (meal times)
  2. Stress/ emotion
  3. taste/ smell/ appearance (cultural)
40
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being over 20 % over ideal body weight

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obesity

41
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what are the health risks of being obese

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cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, cancer and back problems

42
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what are the social effects of being obese

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ridicule, insurance, attitude

43
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what are the causes of being obese

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overheating, fast food, processed food, lack of exercise, large portions

44
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when a normal weight person diets and becomes significantly underweight, yet, still feeling fat, continues to stave

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anorexia nervosa

45
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disorder characterized by episodes of over eating, usually high calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise

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bulimia nervosa

46
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reasons for eating disorders

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family
genetics
cultural

47
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a desire of significant personal accomplishment, having high standards for self

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achievement motivation

48
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refers to our enduring sexual attraction (homo hetero bi)

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sexual orientation

49
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What theory has no evidence behind someones sexual orientation

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their upbringing , social

50
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Twins usually have the same sexual orientation supports that sexual orientation is motivated by

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biological factors

51
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Who looked at the hypothalamus cells when dealing with sexual orientation

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Simon LeVay

52
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What did hypothalamus cells show when dealing with sexual orientation

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Cells were smaller in homo males

Homo males had activity in hypo when sweat was smelled

53
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How do animals support that sexual orientation is due to biological factors

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Animals are devoted to same sex partners

54
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What can effect sexual orientation in the prenatal environment

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Prenatal environment

55
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more older brothers more likely to be gay if you’re right handed

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Fraternal Birth- Order Effect

56
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four phases of sexual response cycle

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excitement , plateau , orgasm, resolution

57
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managers believe that employees will work only if rewarded with benefits or threatened with punishment

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theory x

58
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what theory of managers think employees are extrinsically motivated

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theory x

59
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managers believed that employees are internally motivated to do good work + policies should encourage this internal motive

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theory y

60
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approach- approach

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2 pos choices to pick

61
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avoidance - avoidance

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2 neg

62
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approach - avoidance

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1 pos and 1 neg

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