Motivation Theories
Name the four main biological needs.
Food, water, air, shelter
What is known as the most important need in the hierarchy? (Exact name NOT examples)
Physiological needs/Biological needs
Identification with which culture is seen as a protective factor against eating disorders?
African American
Which brain structure deals with fear responses and threat potential?
Amygdala
What is the main problem with a polygraph?
Seasoned liars can get around them
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
Intrinsic- Internal gratification, self-satisfaction
Extrinsic- Outside motivation, like money
Who was the creator of this theory?
Abraham Maslow
Carlton cuts the food on his plate and barely eats what's on there. He later goes and runs around his city before collapsing on the sidewalk. What does he likely have?
Anorexia
What is the name of the genuine smile? (Not the fake one used in photos)
Duchenne smile
What specifically happens in the body that leads to obesity?
Imbalance between calories consumes and calories burned to accumulate body weight
Harry wants to finish first in the race so that he doesn't let his parents down. This would be an example of what?
Avoidance motivation
George is running to become the President of the United States. Which need is he striving to fufill?
Esteem needs (achievement, status, approval, prestige)
What is the main factor in body dissatisfaction in men?
Wanting a more muscular build
What are the "big six emotions"?
Happy, anger, sadness, fear, disgust, and surprise
What is the name of the researcher that created the drive theory?
Clark Hull
Angie really wants to go bungee jumping since she's been stuck in the office all day. What would she be considered or what theory does this apply to?
Sensation seeker/Arousal Theory
Name two examples of people Maslow believed were self-actualized
Gandhi, Einstein, Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, William James, Jane Addams, etc.
Name two activities/sports where eating disorders may be seen.
Wrestling, cheerleading, dance teams, boxing, weight lifting, etc.
Give an example of the two factor model for emotion. Be specific on the steps.
See TA for approval.
Arousal (heart rate), cognitions (thoughts), and expression (smile, frown)
Which theory suggest that we all have the biological need to explore and be active?
Harry Harlow's stimulus motives
What is one issue with the hierarchy of needs that was discussed in class?
Fixed manner, one concern can be multiple needs, additional needs were added
Harley is trying to gain some weight for football but he is having a hard time doing so. What theory would explain why?
Set point theory- metabolism adjusts to maintain a specific weight and makes it difficult to gain or lose it.
What are the three brain structures involved in the Dual Pathway Model?
Thalamus, Amygdala (Sensory cortex), and Cerebral cortex
What specific brain structure is the "off switch" for eating? (two words not one)
Ventromedial hypothalamus