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What is the effect of high arousal on performance, according to Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Too high arousal leads to poor performance.
What is the effect of low arousal on performance, according to Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Too low arousal leads to poor performance.
What is the effect of ghrelin on hunger?
Ghrelin signals hunger to the brain, increasing the desire to eat.
What is the effect of leptin on hunger?
Leptin signals satiety to the brain, decreasing the desire to eat.
What is the effect of boredom susceptibility on behavior?
Hating monotony and needing constant change leads to seeking new experiences.
What is the effect of the need to achieve good grades on Sarah's behavior, according to Drive Reduction Theory?
Sarah studies to reduce anxiety about not doing well.
What is the effect of the external reward of good grades on Sarah's behavior, according to Incentive Theory?
Sarah is motivated to study due to the potential positive outcomes associated with it (e.g., scholarships, college admissions).
What is the effect of being in an approach-approach conflict on Sarah?
Sarah is torn between achieving high grades and maintaining social relationships.
What is the effect of high need for novel experiences on Sarah's peers?
Sarah’s peers may be more drawn to social activities and other forms of stimulation, which they prioritize over the more monotonous task of studying.
What is the effect of social gatherings on eating habits?
Social gatherings can cause people to eat more than they normally would.
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.
What is Drive-Reduction Theory?
Body seeks homeostasis; drives are created to reduce physiological needs.
What is Arousal Theory?
We aim for an optimal level of arousal; too little, we're bored; too much, we're stressed.
What is Self-Determination Theory?
Highlights that not all motivation is created equal, differentiates between intrinsic and extrinsic.
What is Incentive Theory?
External rewards motivate us; incentives can be positive or negative.
What is Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Performance is best at a moderate arousal level; too low or too high arousal = poor performance.
What is Approach-Approach Conflict?
Choosing between two good things.
What is Approach-Avoidance Conflict?
One choice with both good and bad aspects.
What is Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict?
Choosing between two bad things.
What is Sensation-Seeking Theory?
Some individuals are wired for more excitement and novel experiences.
What is the role of the hypothalamus in eating behavior?
It's the brain's 'hunger control center,' regulating hormones to maintain energy balance.