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Psych 8A

motivation

TermDefinition
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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