Psychodynamic Theory
The part of the unconscious mind that seeks immediate gratification, is illogical, and impulsive.
What is the id?
Your feelings of self-worth.
What is self esteem?
This term refers to the brains motivation to remain stable and balanced.
What is homeostasis?
Name all 6 universal facial expressions
Happiness, surprise, fear, sadness, anger, disgust
The humanistic theory that individuals need to have their basic needs met before they can reach self actualization.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
When an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto another person.
What is projection?
Your belief in your ability to overcome challenging obstacles.
What is self efficacy?
This law states that the more aroused we are, the dumber we are.
What is Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Individual's emotions experiences are influenced by their facial expression.
What is the facial feedback hypothesis?
What is extrinsic motivation?
What is rationalization?
A characteristic pattern of behavior to feel and act in certain ways that is consistent, predictable and stable across one's life.
What is a trait?
This type of motivation stems from internal satisfaction or curiosity rather than external rewards.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Socially learned expectations that help regulate expression of emotion.
What are display rules?
An individual who experiences intense stress, frustration, and irritability would likely score high on this trait in the Big 5 test.
What is neuroticism?
This defense mechanism involves transferring emotions from the person who is the target of the frustration onto someone else who has nothing to do with it.
What is displacement?
An individual who is softhearted, trusting, helpful and forgiving is most likely to score high on this trait from the Big 5 test.
What is agreeableness?
The idea that a physiological need creates an aroused state that motivates an organism to satisfy the need.
What is drive-reduction theory?
Assessing a situation or event and determining its significance and potential impact on overall well being.
What is cognitive appraisal?
This psychologist is famous for creating the person-centered perspective of personality which prioritizes a non-judgmental attitude and self acceptance.
Who is Carl Rogers?
This projective test has an individual view various ambiguous scenes to tell a story and reveal their inner feelings and interests.
What is the thematic apperception test (TAT)?
The principal that describes the interacting influences of behavior, cognitions and environmental factors.
What is reciprocal determinism?
When an individual must choose between two equally derisible options.
What is approach-approach?
Positive emotional experiences allow us to be more open to new actions and thoughts.
What is broaden-and-build theory?
The defense mechanism of repression suggests a difficulty in the functioning of this aspect of memory.
What is retrieval?