Motivation
How does "instict theory" describe human behavior?
The belief that humans, like all other animals, are primarily motivated by innate or natural survival instincts
This belief was first applied to humans circa 1900, but has since been rejected as it does not explain complex emotions
What part of the brain is responsible for sending the body "hunger signals"
The Lateral Hypothalamus
Provide two examples of things that would be found in the "physiological" section of Maslow's Pyramid
Food, Water, Air, Warmth
What does the facial feedback theory prescribe as the main cause for emotions?
The brain’s interpretation of activity by your facial muscles.
What is a "feeling"
The subjective experience associated with an emotion
What is a "drive?"
a state of tension produced by a need that motivates an organism towards a goal
What is the Amygdala?
The part of the brain primarily responsible for emotional responses
Provide two examples of needs that would fall in Maslow's "Safety" category
personal security, employment, health
Physical – how an emotion physically affects an individual (heat rate, sweats, shaking, etc)
Behavioral – the outward expression of an emotion (smiling, crying, laughing)
Cognitive – thoughts about a situation or emotion that influence the emotional response
What was the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) designed to measure?
The social desires and motives of an individual.
What is extrinsic motivation? Provide 2 examples...
Any motivating factors that come from outside the individual's own mind
What role does the Thalamus play in emotional processing?
The Thalamus connects data from your senses to the emotional processing sections of the brain.
Provide two examples of needs that would fall into the "Belonging and Love" category
Friendship, family connections, relationships,
Where does the James-Lange theory suggest emotions come from?
The brain’s interpretation and perception of internal bodily changes.
Provide two examples that would fall into the "Self-Actualization" section of Maslow's pyramids.
Needs dealing with morality, creativity, realization of unique potential, identity beyound yourself
What is an "incentive?"
An external stimulus, reinforcer, or reward that motivates behavior.
What part of the brain is responsible for suppressing the feeling of hunger
Ventromedial Hypothalamus
Provide two needs that would fall in Maslow's "Esteem" category
Self-esteem, confidence, personal achievement, respect of others
The difference between the Cognitive Appraisal Theory and The Schachter-Singer Experiment is…
The Cognitive Appraisal Theory argues that there are no physiological influences in emotional processing.
What is intrinsic motivation? Provide some examples
Any desire for personal growth or fulfillment
Describe the theory behind Maslow's "hierarchy of needs"
Maslow theorized that human’s needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with survival needs on the bottom and creative/intellectually oriented needs at the top. He believed that before someone can satisfy their more advanced needs (love, belonging, self-actualization) they must first satisfy their simpler needs (food, water, shelter, etc)
What is a "mood"
an emotional state that is general and extended in time