Motivation
wants or needs that direct behavior toward some goal
What is motivation?
motivation that arises from external factors or rewards
What is extrinsic?
The body's ability to maintain an internal balance
What is homeostasis?
spectrum of needs ranging from basic biological needs to social needs to self-actualization
What is Maslow's heirarchy of needs?
subjective state of being often described as feelings
What is emotion?
motivation arising from internal factors
What is intrinsic?
Intrinsic motivation is diminished when external motivation is given.
What is overjustification effect?
Optimal amount of arousal we try to maintain.
What is arousal theory?
individual’s belief in their own capabilities or capacities to complete a task
What is self-efficacy?
These are social motives
What are the need for affiliation, need for intimacy, need for achievement?
a social motive that causes us to seek deep meaningful relationships
What is the need for intimacy?
Social motive to encourage positive interactions with others.
What is the need for affiliation?
Social motive that drives accomplishment and performance.
What is the need for achievement?
facial expressions are capable of influencing our emotions
What is the facial feedback hypothesis?
satiety hormone
What is leptin?
simple tasks are performed best when arousal levels are relatively high, while complex tasks are best performed when arousal is lower
What is Yerkes Dodson Law?
The seven universal facial expression emotions.
Happiness, Surprise, Sadness, Fright, Disgust, Contempt, Anger