motivation and emotion study guide Flashcards
1
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instinct theory
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unlearned behaviors that are rigidly patterned throughout a species for survival
ex: facial expressions
2
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drive reduction
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physiological need creates aroused motivated state that pushed us to reduce the need
ex: food, hunger
3
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incentive
A
positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior
ex: rewards and activity`
4
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optimal arousal
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motivated behaviors increase
5
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Yerkes Dodson Law
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performance increase with arousal only up to a point
6
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hierarchy of needs
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motivation comes from working up the pyramid
7
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lateral hypothalamus
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desire to eat
8
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ventromedial hypothalamus
A
feeling of fullness
