Unit 7 Flashcards
Evolutionary/Instinct theory
Genetic programming leads to natural motivations
Drive reduction theory
Motivated by psychological needs that create drive
Trying to reach homeostasis
Incentive
External motivator
Optimum Arousal Theory
Some tasks are better performed at specific levels of arousal
Level of arousal contributes to motivation
Yerdeks law
Peak level of performance with moderate level of arousal.
Self actualization
Being the best version of you
Self transcendence
Doing things for the sake of others
Manslow heirarchy
Phillip Sat Lonely Because Sara Screwed Steve
Self transcendence/actualization
Self esteem
Love/belonging
Safety
Physiological
Set point
The body likes to hover around its “preferred” weight
Basal Metabolic Rate
Number of calories burned as you performs basic life-sustaining functions
Masters and Johnson
studied
The sexual response cycle
Excitement plateau orgasm resolution
Affiliation
engagement in positive social interactions with other individuals
(Survival benifit)
James Lange theory
Stimulus -> Arousal -> Emotion
Cannon Bard
Emotion
Stimulus->
Arousal
Schachter Singer 2 Factor Theory
Stimulus -> Arousal -> Appraisal-> Emotion
Lazarus
Cognitive appraisal defines our emotions
Ledoux and Zajonc
Some embodied responses can happen without cognitive appraisal
High Road
Conscious thinking occurs before emotion
Low road (Ledoux)
Neural shortcut/Stimulus goes directly to amygdala
conscious awareness doesn’t occur until after emotional response
What does the Autonomic NS do in emotion
Sympathetic releases hormones to mobilize (adrenaline/norepinephrine)
Parasympathetic gradually calms body after crisis
Left frontal lobe has higher association to
Positive feelings and motivation
Most communication occurs through
Tone, facial expressions,and body language
Duchenne Smile
A fake, shorter smile
Ekman
-Some facial expressions of emotion are universal
- facial expressions differences across cultures were seen in context(display rules)
Stress
Process used to perceive and respond to stressors we appraise as a threat or a challenge
3 stressfull life events
Daily hassle
Catastrophe
Major change
Approach-Approach
Choice between 2+ DESIRABLE options
Avoidance-Avoidance
2 NEGATIVE goals
(Rock and a hard place)
Approach-Avoidance
One goal with both attracting and repelling qualities
Double Approach-Avoidance
Choice between 2+ goals with both attracting and repelling qualities
Stress response system
Sympathetic activates Fight or fight
Cerebral cortex releases hormones
General Adaption Syndrome
Hans Selye
Alarm Resistance Exhaustion
Stress decreases
Lymphocyte count—>immune system protection
Increase illness
Type A v B
A-Reactive, impatient, aggressive, easily angered
B-Eastgoing
Psychophysiological/Psychosomatic
Any stress related physical illness
