psych chapter 12 Flashcards
1
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motivation
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an inferred process within a person or animal that causes movement either toward a goal or away from an unpleasant situation
2
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intrinsic motivation
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the pursuit of an activity for its own sake
3
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extrinsic motivation
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the pursuit of an activity for external rewards, such as money or fame.
4
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set point
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the genetically influenced weight range for an individual, it is maintained by biological mechanism that regulate food intake, fat reserves and metabolism
5
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approach goals
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goals framed in terms of desired outcomes or experiences such as learning to scuba dive
6
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avoidance goals
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goals framed in terms of avoiding unpelasent experiences, such as trying not to look foolish in public
