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Motivation Vocab Terms Flashcards

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instinct

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complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species

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motivation

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need or desire that energizes and directs behavior

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drive-reduction theory

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physiological need creates an aroused tension state

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homeostasis

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tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state

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incentive

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positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior

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intrinsic motivation

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performing an action for enjoyment

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extrinsic motivation

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performing tasks for rewards

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hierarchy of needs

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maslow’s pyramid of human needs

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glucose

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form of sugar

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set point

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individual’s weight thermostat is supposedly set

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basal metabolic rate

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body’s resting rate of energy expenditure

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anorexia nervosa

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eating disorder where person becomes underweight

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bulimia nervosa

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eating disorder where person overeats

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sexual response cycle

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four stages of sexual responding

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refractory period

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resting period after orgasm

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sexual disorder

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problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal

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estrogen

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sexual hormone more in females than males

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testosterone

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most important of the male sex hormone

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sexual orientation

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enduring sexual attraction toward members of either gender

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flow

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completely involved focused state of consciousness

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achievement motivation

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desire for significant accomplishment

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task leadership

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goal-oriented leadership

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social leadership

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group-oriented leadership

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theory X

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assumes that workers are stupid, error prone

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theory Y

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assumes that workers are motivated to achieve self-esteem

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