Test 3 Flashcards
Describe Clark Hull’s idea E=D x H
means excitatory potential or behavior threshold equals drive times habit strength
Explain drive theory
There is a need then you have the drive to reduce the behavior. So you initiate action when drive is reduced. Then you want to get rid of the anxiety you do things that reduces it however it’s not measurable
Describe arousal theory
Instead of constant reduction we are looking for an optimal stimulation level. So it can be measured by biological aspects such as heart rate, skin conductance in reaction to a stimulus
Describe Wundt’s curve
Implication is that very new things are unpleasant, somewhat new things are pleasant, and low stimulation leads to boredom
What are psychological reversals
We engage in activities for different reasons. We achieve goals which is telic or for enjoyable or immediate gratification reasons which is paratelic
Explain the difference between telic and Paratelic
Telic is (associated with preference for low arousal) goal oriented behavior, reactive, future oriented behavior, prefer low intensity of experience, avoid synergies
Paratelic - (associated with performance for arousal) process oriented behavior, proactive, a here and now orientation, prefer high-intensity of experience, and seek synergies
Yekes-Dodson Law
Your unproductive when you do not have enough stress yet and unproductive also with too much stress. So you’re always looking for an optimal production. You have higher arousal for simple task and low arousal for complex task therefore you always want moderate levels of arousal for your best performance
What is over motivation
Under pressure lowers performance and strong demand to achieve
What is cue utilization
When arousal is high core focus but when arousals low low focus (periphery).
What is multiple processes in relation to over motivation
Cognition is limited when you try to do too much then it interferes with performance.
What is a problem with Yetkes-Dodson Law
When you manipulate arousal what else are you manipulating so there’s a third variable problem. It could be considered too simple and better viewed as a hypothetical construct. And general arousal versus specific emotions
What is the frontal lobes role in arousal
Impulse and emotion control
What role does reticular formation play in arousal
Sense making and is important in learning. A network of nerve pathways that connects sensory information to the spinal cord and cerebrum.
What role does the limbic system play in arousal
Involved in expression of instincts and mood. This is where memory patterns are formed, amygdala, hypothalamus, self-preservation
What is BIS
Behavioral inhibition systems. BIS is higher activation in the right frontal lobes of the cerebral cortex therefore shy kids also have higher right activation. Increased negative affect, withdrawal related behaviors, increased susceptibility to depression, compromised coping, and more responsive to threat
What is BAS
Behavioral activation system. High BAS equals higher activation left frontal lobes. Increased positive affect, approach related behaviors, reduced susceptibility to depression, heightened coping strategies, and more responsive to rewards
What is the arousal explanation for extraversion and introversion
Extroversion has low arousal at the baseline so they need to do more to get aroused whereas introversion are already high on arousal at baseline so they don’t need to do much to get aroused
Explain flow
Task that is challenging do not experience flow or if your skill for it exceeds do not experience flow there is a well-being and happiness correlation and intrinsically motivated
What were the sensory deprivation study results
College students were asked to lay completely still for as long as they can for several days if possible and as they were inactive their cognitive abilities decreased
Emotion defined
It is related to affective experiences, related to attributions, related to arousal, leads to behaviors that are expressive, goal directed, and adaptive, and finally acts as a reinforcer
What is Eckman’s take on emotion
Emotions are universal, physiologically based and adaptive.
Plutchik basic emotions
8 emotions that u can combine, intensify, or dilute to make other emotions.
Circumplex model
Have high or low arousal on y axis and high or low pleasure on x axis.
Emotion-behavior link
Feel a certain way will energize you physically. Ready to act is key to emotional experience
Cannons theory
Physical arousal of the brain through the dorsal thalamus and hypothalamus and the initial reaction the same way and all the emotions
Cognitive labeling - central.
Schachter & Singer
Emotion = arousal + cognition
Misattribution
Highly aroused seemed to find attractiveness increased than when low arousal.
Facial autonomic connection
Specific emotion should be tied to specific facial expressions, facial expressions are associated with arousal specific to the emotion we do and then we feel, two way street
Facial feedback and emotions
Effects of Botox injections on emotional experience showed there was less emotions than if they did not have a talk also their pencil test about smiling or frowning
How do positive emotions motivate
Hedonic view or mood maintenance, mood as a resource, the mood as information, broaden and build
What is mood maintenance
Where you get rid of bad moods or maintain positive moods
What are the implications for performance associated with moods
Bad moods incentivize performance where as good moods demotivate
Broaden and build how does this associate with the motion
Broadens thought action repertoire, positive mood facilitates play, play builds skills, positive mood create relationships, increases resilience
What is altruism
A motivational state with the ultimate goal of increasing another’s welfare
What is egoism
And motivational state with the ultimate goal of increasing one’s own welfare