Motivation And Emotion Flashcards

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Drive reduction theory

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A need is one of our requirements for survival. A drive is our impulse to act in a way that satisfies this need.

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Arousal theory

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States that we seek an optimum level of arousal or excitement

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Incentive theory

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Behavior is NOT pushed by a need ,it is pulled by a desire.

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Maslows hierarchy of needs

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Predicts which needs we will be motivated to satisfy first.

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Self actualization

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A need to fulfill our unique potential as a person.

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Maslows hierarchy of needs in this order

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Physiological needs,safety needs ,belongingness and love needs ,esteem needs,and lastly self actualization needs.

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Lateral hypothalamus

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When stimulated causes the animal to eat. Destruction of the area destroys hunger

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Ventromedial hypothalamus

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Causes the animal to stop eating when its stimulated. If this area is destroyed the animal will continually eat.

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Setpoint theory

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Optimum body weight

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Metabolic rate

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How quickly your body uses energy

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Sexual response cycle

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Initial excitement
Plateau phase
Orgasm
Resolution

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Approach-approach conflict

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When you must choose between two desirable outcomes

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Avoidance-avoidance conflict

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When you must choose between to unattractive outcomes

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James-Lange theory

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suggests that physical changes in the body happen first, which then leads to the experience of emotion.

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Cannon-bard theory

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That biological change and and the cognitive awareness of the emotional occur simultaneously.

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Two-factor theory

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physiological arousal determines the strength of the emotion, while cognitive appraisal identifies the emotion label