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What is motivation?
The 'why' behind our actions; what gets us going.
What is homeostasis?
Maintaining a stable internal environment.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Doing something because you genuinely enjoy it.
What is extrinsic motivation?
Doing something for external rewards or to avoid punishment.
What are incentives?
External rewards that motivate us, can be positive or negative.
What are instinctive behaviors?
Innate, fixed actions triggered by specific stimuli.
What is ghrelin?
The 'hunger hormone' released by your stomach.
What is leptin?
The 'satiety hormone' released by fat cells.
What is experience seeking?
Desire for new sensory and mental experiences.
What is thrill and adventure seeking?
Love for physically risky activities.
How is Drive-Reduction Theory applied to thirst?
Feeling thirsty (physiological need) creates a drive to drink, which reduces the tension.
Give an example of Intrinsic Motivation.
Reading a book because you love the story.
Give an example of Extrinsic Motivation.
Studying for a good grade.
Give an example of Approach-Approach Conflict.
Choosing between two awesome job offers.
Give an example of Approach-Avoidance Conflict.
A high-paying job with long hours.
Give an example of Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict.
Studying for a tough exam or failing the class.
How does the mere presence of food affect eating behavior?
Just seeing food can make you hungry.
How do social gatherings affect eating behavior?
Food is a big part of social and cultural events, influencing how much we eat.
Give an example of thrill and adventure seeking.
Skydiving
How does incentive theory apply to employee bonuses?
A bonus motivates employees to work harder, as they are driven by the external reward.
Compare Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation.
Intrinsic: internal enjoyment; Extrinsic: external rewards/punishment.
Compare Drive-Reduction Theory and Arousal Theory.
Drive-Reduction: homeostasis; Arousal: optimal level of stimulation.
Compare Approach-Approach and Avoidance-Avoidance Conflicts.
Approach-Approach: choosing between two good things; Avoidance-Avoidance: choosing between two bad things.
Compare Ghrelin and Leptin.
Ghrelin: signals hunger; Leptin: signals satiety.
Compare Instinctive Behaviors and Human Behaviors.
Instinctive Behaviors: innate, fixed actions triggered by specific stimuli; Human Behaviors: influenced by learning and conscious thought, not just instincts.
Compare Experience Seeking and Thrill and Adventure Seeking.
Experience Seeking: Desire for new sensory and mental experiences; Thrill and Adventure Seeking: Love for physically risky activities.
Compare Drive Reduction Theory and Incentive Theory.
Drive Reduction Theory: motivation to reduce internal tension; Incentive Theory: motivation due to external rewards.
Compare Approach-Avoidance and Approach-Approach Conflicts.
Approach-Avoidance: one choice with both good and bad aspects; Approach-Approach: choosing between two good things.
Compare Disinhibition and Boredom Susceptibility.
Disinhibition: Seeking thrills through social activities; Boredom Susceptibility: Hating monotony and needing constant change.
Compare high and low levels of arousal in Yerkes-Dodson Law.
High arousal leads to anxiety and impaired performance; Low arousal leads to boredom and lack of motivation.