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Motivations (B)
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do less behaviors that humans do regard drive theory? | We engage in a bunch of different behaviors from regular animals because our brains are more developed and allow for more complicated reasoning behind behaviors. |
| What is the opposite of extrinsic behavior? | intrinsic behavior |
| What is an example of intrinsic behavior? | listening to music |
| What does optimal level of arousal depend on? | It depends on an individual's preferences |
| What is the first (lowest) level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? | Physiological needs (food and water: basic needs) |
| What is the second level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? | Safety needs (protects us from dangerous things) |
| What is the third level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? | Social needs (belongingness + love, also social networking) |
| What is the fourth level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? | Esteem (being approved of and recognized by others) |
| What is the fifth (highest) level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? | Self actualization (reaching your full potential as a person. You have maximized your strengths) |
| What does the need for esteem result in? | It results in the need for achievements |
| Can people's need for achievement vary (from low to high)? | Yes |
| What type of mindset do people with a high need for achievement have? | They have a growth mindset. |
| Hunger could be a part of what theory of motivation? | Drive theory |
| True or False: Only drive theory attributes to eating behaviors | False |
| What is eating behavior motivated by? | It is motivated by a complex interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors. |
| Explain how hunger is a part of drive theory by providing an example of the process. | Hunger: having a need for food, lead to a drive which would be hunger, to leading to a resulting behavior which would be eating |
| What type of factors play into eating? | Body factors and psychological/social factors |
| List 3 body factors that play into eating | maintaining energy homeostasis, negative energy balance, and positive energy balance |
| Explain the process of negative energy balance | When the intake of food is less than the amount of food used for energy, the stomach lining sends a hormone (ghrelin) to the hypothalamus to give the message that you need to eat. |
| Explain the process of positive energy balance | When the intake of food is greater than the amount of food used for energy, the food cells send a hormone (leptin) to the hypothalamus to give the message that you are full or satiated. |
| List 2 psychological/social factors that play into eating | Eating despite positive energy balance (for various reasons), and living a sedentary lifestyle |
| Why would someone eat despite having a positive energy balance? | food (especially unhealthy or fatty ones) are very enticing because they are tasty, there's variety, they are cheap, and they are convenient. |
| What is a sedentary lifestyle, and how many Americans participate in this lifestyle. | A sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle where one does not exercise during their leisure time. About 45% of Americans live this way. |
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