motivation and emotion

Question 1

motivation

Answer 1

internal state that energized and directs behavior towarrd a goal

Question 2

can’t study motives directly

Answer 2

must study behavior and infer what the motivation was that directed behavior

Question 3

instinct theory

Answer 3

first real theory of motivation
FLAWED
labels behavior, does not explain
5000+ supposed human instincts
WILLIAM JAMES theory

Question 4

drive-reduction theory

Answer 4

we all have needs that leads to drive
ex: hunger
physiological needs

Question 5

incentives

Answer 5

focuses on environment in motivating behavior to obtain positive incentives

Question 6

arousal theory

Answer 6

we are motivated to seek an optimal level of arousal

deal with stress, doing best work before the due date

Question 7

hunger comes from…

Answer 7

stomach and brain

Question 8

lateral hypothalamus

Answer 8

if it is stimulated, it will begin eating, even if full

Question 9

ventral-medial hypothalamus

Answer 9

if it is stimulated, it will stop eating altogether, even if it is starving

Question 10

orexin

Answer 10

secreted by hypothalamus, make you feel hungry

Question 11

ghrelin

Answer 11

secreted by empty stomach

ghrelin, growlin

Question 12

insulin

Answer 12

secreted by pancreas, regulates glucose levels

Question 13

glucose

Answer 13

is the major source of energy for the body. when its low, you feel hungry

Question 14

leptin

Answer 14

secreted by fat cells, make you feel not hungry

Question 15

obestatin

Answer 15

secreted by full stomach

Question 16

PYY

Answer 16

digestive tract hormone

Question 17

set point theory

Answer 17

hypothalamus acts like a thermostat

maintain stable weight

Question 18

basal metabolic rate

Answer 18

body’s resting rate of energy expenditure

Question 19

internal reward

Answer 19

such as enjoyment, satisfaction of pleasure

Question 20

over justification effect

Answer 20

activity that you’re both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated for, the motives fight

Question 21

flow

Answer 21

completely involved, focused state of consciousness, diminished awareness of self and time