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Chapter 12
Term | Definition |
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Motivation | An internal state that activates behavior and directs in toward a goal |
Instincts | Innate tendencies that determine behavior |
Need | biological or psychological requirement of an organism |
Drive | A state of tension produced by a need that motivates an organism toward a goal |
Homeostasis | The tendency of all organisms to correct imbalances and deviations from their normal state |
Incentive | An external stimulus, reinforcer, or reward that motivates behavior |
Extrinsic Motivation | Engaging in activities that either reduce biological needs or help us obtain external incentives |
Intrinsic Motivation | Engaging in activities because they are personally rewarding or because they fulfill our beliefs and expectations |
Lateral Hypothalamus (LH) | The part of the hypothalamus that produces hunger signals |
Ventromedial Hypothalamus (VMH) | The part of the hypothalamus that can cause one to stop eating |
Fundamental Needs | Biological drives that must be satisfied to maintain life |
Psychological Needs | The urge to belong and to give and receive love, and the urge to acquire esteem |
Self-Actualization Needs | The pursuit of knowledge and beauty or whatever else is required for the realization of one's unique potential |
Emotion | A set of complex reactions to stimuli involving subjective feelings, physiological arousal, and observable behavior |