Week 8 Flashcards
Motivation
Describe the Psychodynamic theory of motivation
biological basis, motives can be unconscious.
Describe the Behaviourist theory of motivation
motivated to produce behaviours that garner rewards and avoid punishment.
Describe the Incentive Theory theory of motivation
seeking reward and avoiding punishment.
Describe the Cognitive theory of motivation
motivated to perform behaviours that align with our ‘values’.
Describe the Humanistic theory of motivation
hierarchy of physiological, physical, and psychological needs.
Describe the Evolutionary theory of motivation
evolved based on ability to maximise reproductive success.
Describe the Drive reduction theory of motivation
motivation arises from imbalances in homeostasis (balance in one’s system) and you are ‘driven’ to correct the imbalance.
Describe the Instinct doctrine theory of motivation
motivation explained by automatic, involuntary, and unlearned responses.
Describe the Arousal theory of motivation
balancing arousal = had a stimulating day? Have a quiet night.
Identify how hunger is expressed
Physiological – dropping levels of blood glucose and lipids in blood.
Hypothalamus – switching eating on or off.
Hormones – released into bloodstream to inhibit eating.
Identify how sexual behaviour is expressed
Hormonal and Biological control.
Cultures dictate sex acts and appropriateness.
Why is a sense of achievement important in goal setting
Parental and cultural influences on goals is intrinsic, fear of failure and being a disappointment motivates one to achieve goals.
Describe the opponent process theory of emotion
reaction to stimulus followed by opposite reaction.
Describe the James Peripheral theory of emotion
This theory suggests that we feel an emotion from the physical response not the stimulus alone.
Describe the Cannons Central theory of emotion
This theory suggests emotion and physical response occurs simultaneously. Emotion occurs through activation of specific circuits in CNS.
