Theories of Motivation
What is Instinct Theory?
We want our body to remain in this, to stay the same (in balance)
What is Homeostasis?
the state or condition of being overweight
What is Obesity?
Motivation that comes from outside influences (do it for others)
What is Extrinsic Motivation?
Name for positive coping strategies
What is Adaptive?
What is Drive Reduction Theory?
Arousal from doing a task can increase our performance, but only to a certain point
What is Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Not eating enough
Motivation to do something on your own terms (for yourself)
Name for negative coping strategies
What is Maladaptive?
Theory that we want to earn something back (a reward)
What is Incentive Theory?
One thing that level one (physiological needs) states we need is...
What is Food and water, Breathing, or Homeostasis?
Binge-eating and purging
What is Bulimia?
being deliberately left out of a group or social setting
What is Ostracism?
Managing emotions by replacing negative emotions
What is Emotion-Focused Coping?
Theory that we feel driven to experience stimulation, and aim for the right level of excitement
What is Optimal Arousal Theory?
One thing that Level 3 (social needs) states we need is...
This brain structure is responsible for synthesizing and secrating various hormones that aid the biological feeling of hunger
What is the Hypothalamus?
people need each other and need groups in order to survive and thrive
What is Affiliation needs?
removing/solving the problem on hand
What is Problem-Focused Coping?
Suggested that people need to satisfy needs at the bottom of the "pyramid" before they can meet the stages above it
What is Maslow's Hierachry of Needs?
One thing that level 6 (transcendence) states we need is...
What is meaning, purpose, or spiritual fulfillment?
a certain optimum body weight that the hypothalamus wants to maintain
What is Set Point?
The phenomenon that being rewarded for doing something diminishes intrinsic motivation to perform that action
What is Overjustification Effect?
Attempting to feframe the situation
What is Appraisal-Focused Coping?