Motivation
This theory says behavior is driven by biological instincts.
What is instinct theory?
This theory says your body reacts before you feel emotion.
What is James-Lange Theory?
This brain structure processes fear.
What is the Amygdala?
This law shows performance is best at moderate stress levels.
What is the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Motivation that comes from rewards.
What is extrinsic motivation?
This theory focuses on reducing discomfort like hunger or thirst.
What is drive-reduction theory?
This theory says emotion and body reaction happen at the same time.
What is Cannon-Bard Theory?
This structure maintains homeostasis and hormone release.
What is the Hypothalamus?
Too much stress causes performance to do this.
What is decrease?
The body’s stable internal balance.
What is homeostasis?
This theory says we seek optimal levels of excitement.
What is arousal theory?
This theory involves arousal + cognitive labels.
What is Schachter-Singer Theory?
This part helps regulate emotional decisions.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
Low levels of arousal lead to this state.
What is boredom?
A need or desire that energizes behavior.
What is a drive?
This theory includes a pyramid of human needs.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
This idea says your facial expressions affect your emotions.
What is Facial Feedback Hypothesis?
This system controls fight-or-flight responses.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
The body’s resistance stage occurs in this stress model.
What is General Adaptation Syndrome?
The physical reaction to emotion (heart rate, sweating).
What is physiological arousal?
Doing something for internal satisfaction is called this.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Name the TWO components required in Schachter-Singer theory.
What are physiological arousal and cognitive labeling?
This hormone is released during stress (fight-or-flight).
What is cortisol?
Name the 3 stages of stress response.
What are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion?
The mental interpretation of a situation.
What is cognitive appraisal?