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Psych 8A
motivation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| motivation | a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior |
| instinct | complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned |
| drive-reduction theory | a need creates an aroused tension that motivates on to satisfy the need |
| homeostasis | balanced internal state |
| incentive | positive or negative environment stimulus that motivates behavior |
| arousal | maintain optimal level of arousal |
| base (1st level) of Maslow's hierarchy of Needs | physiological needs: hunger, thirst |
| 2nd level of hierarchy of needs | safety and structure |
| 3rd level of hierarchy of needs | belonging and love |
| 4th level of hierarchy of needs | esteem |
| 5th level of hierarchy of needs | self-actualization: live to full potential |
| top (6th level) of hierarchy of needs | self-transcendence: go beyond self |
| Washburn study | stomach contractions and the balloon |
| glucose | sugar that provides energy |
| set point | point where "weight thermostat" is set |
| basal metobolic rate | body's resting rate of energy expenditure |
| Ghrelin | hunger signal secreted by empty stomach |
| Orexin | hunger signal secreted by the hypothalamus |
| PYY | anti-hunger signal secreted by stomach |
| Leptin | anti-hunger signal secreted by fat cells |
| sexual response cycle | excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution |
| refractory period | resting period after an orgasm for men |
| external sexual stimuli | pornography |
| internal sexual stimuli | fantasies |
| teenage sexuality factors (5) | ignorance, don't know about birth control, guilt, alcohol, media norms of unprotected |
| reasons we need to belong (4) | aiding survival, want to belong, sustain relationships, not solitary |
| flow | focused state resulting in optimal skill engagement |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | application of psychological concepts of optimizing human behavior in workplaces |
| task leadership | goal-oriented and organizers |
| social leadership | group-oriented and teamwork |
| Theory X | workers are lazy, error prone, and motivated by money- should be directed from above |
| Theory Y | with challenge and freedom, workers are motivated to achieve self-esteem, competence, and creativity |
| Abraham Maslow | created the hierarchy of needs |
| Masters and Johnson | human sexuality research company |
| Alfred Kinsey | studied human sexual behavior |
| structured interview | a screening interview with set questions |
| achievement motivation | intrinsic motivation |
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