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Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Myers 8th Edition Psychology - Motivation and Work Notes

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Ch 12: Motivation and Work Basic Vocab Motivation- a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior Instinct- complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned Drive-Reduction Theory- the idea that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need Homeostasis- 1. tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state 2. regulation of any aspect of body chemistry around a particular level Incentives- a positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior. Maslow?s Hierarchy of Needs: Self-actualization needs = Need to live up one?s fullest and unique potential

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Chapter 12 notes ? Motivation ??12 Motivation: what energizes and directs behavior; nature push/drive/need and nurture incentive/pull/want -instinct, drive reduction, homeostasis, incentives, optimum arousal Maslow?s hierarchy of needs: fundamental needs (physiological and safety), psych and social needs (belongingness, love, self-esteem), self-actualization needs Hunger motivation: Keys experiment Physiological sources: Washburn experiment, brain -- lateral hypothalamus (LH) vs. ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH); insulin vs. glucose, orexin vs. leptin, ghrelin vs. PYY; set point, basal metabolic rate Psychological sources: when - Rozin exp. and Schacter exp.; sweet and salty genetic (plus neophobia, cravings); what: culture;
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