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5777172627sources of motivationbiological factors, emotional factors, cognitive factors, social factors0
5777172628motivationneed or desire that energizes a behavior and directs it towards a goal1
5777172629Instinct Theorycomplex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned, this theory on motivation states certain genes of species predispose them toward certain behaviors, like birds flying south. This theory doesn't apply to humans2
5777172630drive-reduction theoryidea that physiological need creates an aroused state that drives the organism to reduce a need3
5777172631arousal theoryThe theory stating that we are motivated by our innate desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal4
5777172632incentive theorypositive or negative stimuli that lure or repel us, A theory of motivation stating that behavior is directed toward attaining desirable stimuli and avoiding unwanted stimuli.5
5777172633homeostasistendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; regulation of any aspect of body chemistry6
5777172634hierarchy of needsonce lower needs are met we are prompted to satisfy higher needs; physiological, safety, love, esteem, self actualization7
5777172635MaslowHumanist psychologist who developed a pyramid representing heirarchy of human needs.8
5777172636glucosethe form of sugar that circulates in the blood and provides the major source of energy for body tissues. When its level is low, we feel hunger9
5777172637leptinhormone that signals the hypothalamus and brain stem to reduce appetite and increase the amount of energy used10
5777172638Peptide YY (PYY)digestive tract hormone; sends "I'm not hungry" signals to the brain11
5777172639ghrelina hunger-arousing hormone secreted by an empty stomach12
5777172640orexinhunger-triggering hormone secreted by hypothalamus13
5777172641insulinHormone produced by the pancreas that is released when stimulated by elevated glucose levels. This hormone decreases blood sugar levels by accelerating the transport of glucose into the body cells where it is oxidized for energy or converted to glycogen or fat for storage.14
5777172642set pointthe point at which an individual's "weight thermostat" is supposedly set. When the body falls below this weight, an increase in hunger and a lowered metabolic rate may act to restore the lost weight.15
5777172643basal metabolic ratethe body's resting rate of energy expenditure16
5777172644hypothalamusa neural structure lying below the thalamus; directs eating, drinking, body temperature; helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion17
5777172645lateral hypothalamusThe part of the hypothalamus that produces hunger signals18
5777172646ventromedial nucleus of hypothalamuspart of the hypothalamus involved in suppressing hunger19
5777172647anorexia nervosaan eating disorder in which a normal-weight person diets and becomes significantly underweight, yet, still feeling fat, continues to starve20
5777172648bulimia nervosaan eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise21
5777172649sexual response cyclethe four stages of sexual responding described by Matsters and Johnson-excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution22
5777172650self-eficacyThe degree to which a person is convinced of his or her ability to effectively meet the demands of a particular situation.23
5777172651masters and johnsonamong the first to use laboratory experimentation and observation to study the sexual response cycle (1950s-60s); levels include excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution24
5777172652refractory perioda resting period after orgasm, during which a man cannot achieve another orgasm25
5777172653levayGay scientist that discovered that part of hypothalamus is larger in straight men than in gay men and women26
5777172654sexual disordera problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning27
5777172655estrogena general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics28
5777172656testosteronethe most important of the male sex hormones. Both males and females have it, but the additional testosterone in males stimulates the growth of the male sex organs in the fetus and the development of the male sex characteristics during puberty29
5777172657sexual orientationan enduring sexual attraction toward members of either one's own sex or the other sex30
5777172658self actualizationDefined by Maslow as a person's "full-use and exploration of talents, capacities and potentialities."31
5777172659genderin psychology, the biologically and socially influenced characteristics by which people define male and female32
5777172660achievement motivationa desire for significant accomplishment: for mastery of things, people, or ideas; for attaining a high standard33
5777172661need to belonga motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing, positive interactions34
5777172662Facial Feedback TheoryThe view that expressing a specific emotion, especially facially, causes the subjective experience of that emotion.35
5777172663Yerkes-Dodson Lawevidences arousal theory; the more complex a task, the lower level of arousal that can be tolerated without interference before the performance deteriorates; ex. used in class-driving to school, driving angry, finding a new location, boiling an egg36
5777172664James-Lange theorythe theory that our experience of emotion is our awareness of our physiological responses to emotion-arousing stimuli.37
5777172665Cannon-Bard theorythe theory that an emotion-arousing stimulus simultaneously triggers 1)physiological responses and 2) the subjective experience of emotion.`38
5777172666two-factor theorySchachter-Singer's theory that to experience emotion one must 1) be physically aroused 2) cognitively label the arousal.39
5777172667universal emotionsEkman's Neurocultural theory of emotion: there is a distinctive facial expression associated with each basic feeling state. this is culturally universal (Happiness, Disgust, Anger, Fear, Surprise, Sadness, Contempt )40
5777172668defining emotionsEmotions are subjective experiences involving physiological arousal, expressive behavior, and changes in cognition41
5777172669amygdalaan almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum, limbic system component associated with emotion, particularly fear and anger42
5777172670hemispheric contributionsleft- linked to more positive moods, more cheerful, higher level of dopamine right- tend to have negative personalities and are prone to depression43
5777172671facial expressionsThe most universally understood way of expressing emotion is through44
5777172672autonomic nervous systemin an emotional activation, the autonomic nervous system causes adrenal glands to release epinephrine and non-epinephrine. This causes blood sugar to increase, increases heart rate, muscles become tense, liver pours extra sugar into blood stream, breathing rate increases, digestion slows, pupils dilate, blood clots more rapidly, skin perspires45
5777172673Communicating emotionsfacial expressions are the same across cultures, gestures are not - individualistic cultures- intense and prolonged emotions - collectivist cultures, hide their emotions -Women are better at detecting emotion, have higher emotional literacy, better at conveying happinessMen are better at conveying anger.46
5777172674intrinsic motivationA desire to perform a behavior for its own sake47
5777172675extrinsic motivationa desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment48
5777172676industrial organizational psychologythe application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces49
5777172677theory xassumes that workers are basically lazy, error-prone, and extrinsically motivated by money and, thus, should be directed from above.50
5777172678theory yassumes that, given challenge and freedom, workers are motivated to achieve self-esteem and to demonstrate their competence and creativity.51
5777172679Task leadershipTask leaders generally have a directive style, goal oriented, keep group focuses on mission.52
5777212288Social leadershipSocial have democratic style, delegates authority, prevent group think, members more satisfied.53
5777172680sex rolesSocietal expectations for men and women among members of a cultural group54
5777172681sexual identityour awareness of ourselves as male or female and the ways in which we express our sexual values, attitudes, feelings, and beliefs55
5777172682obesityweighing twenty percent or more above desirable weight for height; in an adult, obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or more56
5777172683motivations of hungerpersonal factors, social factors, cultural factors57
5777172684Social and Cultural factors in sexualitysex is viewed differently depending on the generation and culture; teen pregnancy in the US ignorance, guilt reaction, sex education, alcohol use, mass media of unprotected promiscuity58
5777202581Human Sexual Response Cycle- Excitement - Plateau - Orgasm - Resolution59
5777203682Refractory Period occurs in ...Men60

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