Motivation
This term refers to an innate, fixed pattern of behavior.
An instinct
This theory posits that emotions are the result of physiological responses to stimuli.
The James-Lange Theory
This response prepares the body to confront or flee from stressors.
Fight or flight
This theory explains how we interpret others' behavior.
Attribution theory
This is defined as a significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion, or behavior.
A psychological disorder
This is the need for social connection, often seen as a fundamental human drive.
Affiliation
This phenomenon describes the effect of feeling happy leading to increased altruism.
The feel-good, do-good phenomenon
These are the three phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS).
Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
In Asch’s experiment, this term describes the influence of others on individual behavior.
Conformity
This model views mental illness through a medical lens, focusing on biological factors.
The medical model
According to Maslow, this is the highest level of need, focused on achieving one's full potential.
Self-actualization
This term refers to the conflict experienced when one's beliefs and actions are not aligned.
Cognitive dissonance
This phenomenon explains why people underestimate the duration of their emotions.
The durability bias
This phenomenon occurs when individuals feel less responsible in a group setting.
Diffusion of responsibility
This is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
Major depressive disorder
This term describes passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
Grit
The peripheral route to persuasion involves this type of influence.
Emotional appeal
This term describes the impact of social support on health outcomes.
The buffering effect
This type of social influence involves the desire to be accepted.
Normative social influence
This disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.
Panic disorder
Research indicates that intrinsic motivation has been on this trend in recent generations (increasing/decreasing).
Decreasing
This is the primary role of the amygdala in emotional processing.
Processing fear and pleasure
This type of coping involves addressing the problem directly.
Problem-focused coping
This term refers to the psychological process where group discussions strengthen a group's prevailing viewpoint.
Group polarization
This term refers to the intense fear of a specific object or situation, often leading to avoidance behavior.
Specific phobia