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13161416215sources of motivationbiological factors, emotional factors, cognitive factors, social factors0
13161416216motivationneed or desire that energizes a behavior and directs it towards a goal1
13161416217Instinct 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
13161416218drive-reduction theoryidea that physiological need creates an aroused state that drives the organism to reduce a need3
13161416219arousal theoryThe theory stating that we are motivated by our innate desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal4
13161416220incentive 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
13161416221homeostasistendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; regulation of any aspect of body chemistry6
13161416222hierarchy of needsonce lower needs are met we are prompted to satisfy higher needs; physiological, safety, love, esteem, self actualization7
13161416223MaslowHumanist psychologist who developed a pyramid representing heirarchy of human needs.8
13161416224glucosethe 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
13161416225ghrelina hunger-arousing hormone secreted by an empty stomach10
13161416226leptinhormone that signals the hypothalamus and brain stem to reduce appetite and increase the amount of energy used11
13161416227orexinhunger-triggering hormone secreted by hypothalamus12
13161416228insulinHormone 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.13
13161416229set 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.14
13161416230basal metabolic ratethe body's resting rate of energy expenditure15
13161416231hypothalamusa neural structure lying below the thalamus; directs eating, drinking, body temperature; helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, and is linked to emotion16
13161416232lateral hypothalamusThe part of the hypothalamus that produces hunger signals17
13161416233ventromedial nucleus of hypothalamuspart of the hypothalamus involved in suppressing hunger18
13161416234anorexia nervosaan eating disorder in which a normal-weight person diets and becomes significantly underweight, yet, still feeling fat, continues to starve19
13161416235bulimia nervosaan eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise20
13161416236sexual response cyclethe four stages of sexual responding described by Matsters and Johnson-excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution21
13161416237masters and johnsonamong the first to use laboratory experimentation and observation to study the sexual response cycle (1950s-60s); levels include excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution22
13161416238refractory perioda resting period after orgasm, during which a man cannot achieve another orgasm23
13161416239sexual disordera problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning24
13161416240estrogena general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics25
13161416241testosteronethe 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 puberty26
13161416242sexual orientationan enduring sexual attraction toward members of either one's own sex or the other sex27
13161416243self actualizationDefined by Maslow as a person's "full-use and exploration of talents, capacities and potentialities."28
13161416244achievement motivationa desire for significant accomplishment: for mastery of things, people, or ideas; for attaining a high standard29
13161416245need to belonga motivation to bond with others in relationships that provide ongoing, positive interactions30
13161416246Facial Feedback TheoryThe view that expressing a specific emotion, especially facially, causes the subjective experience of that emotion.31
13161416247Yerkes-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 egg32
13161416248James-Lange theorythe theory that our experience of emotion is our awareness of our physiological responses to emotion-arousing stimuli.33
13161416249Cannon-Bard theorythe theory that an emotion-arousing stimulus simultaneously triggers 1)physiological responses and 2) the subjective experience of emotion.`34
13161416250Schachter-Singer two-factor theorySchachter-Singer's theory that to experience emotion one must 1) be physically aroused 2) cognitively label the arousal.35
13161416251universal 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 )36
13161416252defining emotionsEmotions are subjective experiences involving physiological arousal, expressive behavior, and changes in cognition37
13161416253amygdalaan almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum, limbic system component associated with emotion, particularly fear and anger38
13161416254hemispheric contributionsleft- linked to more positive moods, more cheerful, higher level of dopamine right- tend to have negative personalities and are prone to depression39
13161416255facial expressionsThe most universally understood way of expressing emotion is through40
13161416256autonomic 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 perspires41
13161416257Communicating 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.42
13161416258intrinsic motivationA desire to perform a behavior for its own sake43
13161416259extrinsic motivationa desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment44
13161416260industrial organizational psychologythe application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces45
13161416261theory xassumes that workers are basically lazy, error-prone, and extrinsically motivated by money and, thus, should be directed from above.46
13161416262theory yassumes that, given challenge and freedom, workers are motivated to achieve self-esteem and to demonstrate their competence and creativity.47
13161416263Task leadershipTask leaders generally have a directive style, goal oriented, keep group focuses on mission.48
13161416269Social leadershipSocial have democratic style, delegates authority, prevent group think, members more satisfied.49
13161416264sex rolesSocietal expectations for men and women among members of a cultural group50
13161416265sexual identityour awareness of ourselves as male or female and the ways in which we express our sexual values, attitudes, feelings, and beliefs51
13161416266obesityweighing twenty percent or more above desirable weight for height; in an adult, obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or more52
13161416267motivations of hungerpersonal factors, social factors, cultural factors53
13161416268Social 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 promiscuity54
13161416270Human Sexual Response Cycle- Excitement - Plateau - Orgasm - Resolution55

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