VOCAB
MOTIVATION THEORIES
MASLOW’S HIERARCHY
Why People Succeed
EMOTION THEORIES
100

What term describes a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior toward a goal

Motivation

100

What theory states that reducing physical tension motivates behavior?

Drive reduction theory

100

Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy focuses on protection and security? (put the # and the name)

#2 - Safety needs

100

What term describes the desire for significant accomplishment? 

Achievement motivation

100

Which theory states that emotion occurs after awareness of bodily responses?

James Lange theory

200

What do we call a biological requirement such as food or water

Need

200

What type of motivation is driven by rewards or punishment?

Extrinsic motivation

200

Which level involves friendship, affection, and belonging? (put the # and the name)

#3 - Love & belonging

200

What term describes passion and perseverance toward long-term goals?

Grit

200

Which theory states that emotion and physiological arousal occur simultaneously?

Cannon Bard theory

300

What is the psychological tension that motivates an organism to act?

Drive

300

What type of motivation comes from enjoyment of the activity itself?

Intrinsic motivation

300

What level involves realizing one’s full potential? (put the number and name)

#5 - Self actualization

300

Which psychologist is most associated with research on grit?

Angela Duckworth

300

Which theory explains emotion as arousal plus a cognitive label?

Two factor theory

400

What are biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

Instinct

400

Which theory explains motivation using levels of alertness or arousal?

Arousal theory

400

Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy includes food, water, and sleep? (put the # and the name)

#1 - Physiological needs

400

According to research, grit predicts success better than what?

IQ or natural talent

400

Which theory suggests emotions can occur without conscious thought?

Zajonc theory

500

What term describes the body’s tendency to maintain internal balance?

Homeostasis

500

What law states that performance is best at moderate levels of arousal?

Yerkes Dodson Law

500

Which level involves confidence, achievement, and recognition? (put the # and the name)

#4 - Esteem needs

500

Achievement motivation includes mastery and meeting what? 

High standards

500

Which theory states emotions depend on how we interpret situations?

Cognitive appraisal