Theories of Emotion
suggests that seeing an external stimulus leads to a physiological reaction.
James Lange Theory
a trait of people who prefer high levels of stimulation.
sensation seekers
based on learned needs, drives, and goals.
secondary motives
a type of motivation in which a person performs an action because the act itself is rewarding or satisfying in some internal manner.
Intrinsic motivation
theory states that an unmet need “drives” us to behave in a way that causes the intensity of the drive to be reduced.
Drive Theory
holds that thinking must occur first before experiencing emotion.
Cognitive Appraisal Theory
independent, bold, who value change are characteristics of who?
high sensation seekers
express our needs for stimulation and information.
stimulus motives
a habitual desire to achieve goals through ones efforts. The desire to excel or meet some internalized standard of excellence.
Need for Achievement motivation
Incentive Theory
holds that our emotions exist because they serve an adaptive role
evolutionary theory
orderly, nuturant, giving, and enjoys company are all characteristics of
low sensation seekers
based on biological needs that must be met for survival
primary motives
: type of motivation in which a person performs an action because it leads to an outcome that is separate from or external to the person
extrinsic motivation
theory proposes that organisms are motivated to engage in certain behaviors because of their genetic programming and because these behaviors lead to success in terms of natural selection.
Instinct theory
suggests that the physical and psychological experience of emotion happen at the same time and that one does not cause the other.
Cannon & Bard Theory
Sensation seeking is a trait of people who prefer high levels of_____________.
stimulation
thirst is an example of which motive
primary
Creating website for fun is an example of which type of motivation?
intrinsic motivation
Hunger is an example of which theory
Drive Theory
states that facial expressions can actually cause emotion!
Facial Feedback Hypothesis
Physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self actualization needs are all listed in
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
curiosity is an example of which type of motive
stimulus
Working for money is an example of which type of motivation.
extrinsic motivation
Striving to get an A on a Test is an example of which theory
Incentive theory