Unit 7 Flashcards
-THEORIES OF MOTIVATION-
Instinct Theory
all organisms are born with innate biological tendencies that help them survive
-THEORIES OF MOTIVATION-
Drive Reduction
the idea that a physiological need (such as for food or water) creates an aroused state that drives the organism to reduce the need.
-THEORIES OF MOTIVATION-
Arousal
states we seek optimum level of excitement/arousal and we are motivated by activities that help us achieve this.
-THEORIES OF MOTIVATION-
Incentive
behaviors are motivated by the desire to attain rewards & avoid punishments.
-MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS-
Affiliation Need
the deep need to build relationships and feel part of a group; basic form of human motivation
-THEORIES OF EMOTION-
James-Lange Theory
physical changes in the body take place first, then emotion is experienced.
-THEORIES OF EMOTION-
Cannon Bard Theory
physical changes in the body and emotion are experienced at the same time
-THEORIES OF EMOTION-
Two Factor Theory
Stimulus; Physiological Arousal; Cognitive Label; Emotion
-THEORIES OF EMOTION-
Zajonc & LeDoux
emotional reactions exist separately from cognitive labels on emotional situations.
-THEORIES OF EMOTION-
Lazarus-Cognitve Appraisal
you must first think about your situation before you can experience an emotion.
-HUNGER-
BMR
the body’s resting rate of energy expenditure.
-HUNGER-
Hypothalamus
the area of the brain that controls body temp., hunger, and thrist.
-EXPRESSED EMOTION-
Facial Feedback Theory
Paul Ekman theorized that some basic human emotions are innate and shared by everyone, and that they are accompanied across cultures by universal facial expressions.
-EXPRESSED EMOTION-
Microexpressions
brief facial expressions that occur in fraction of second
-EXPRESSED EMOTION-
Display Rules
The cultural rules governing how and when a person may express emotion
