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Chapter 10
Motivation
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
03/24/2014

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Instinct Theory
Definition
List of pre-programmed instincts, discredited
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Drive-Reduction Theory
Definition
Body has need, body satisfies those needs (hunger, drive:eat)
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Arousal Theory
Definition
All aim to seek optimal level of arousal
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Hierarchy of Movtives
Definition
Physical, safety, belonging and love, esteem, self actualization, self transcendence
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Perception of Hunger
Definition
Stomach controls hunger
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Set Point or Settling Point
Definition
Place your body weight stays at
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Lateral Hypothalamus
Definition
Brings on hunger
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Ventromedial Hypothalamus
Definition
Says you're full
Term
Hormones
Definition
Orexin- Increase
Ghrelin- Increase
Insulin- Increase
Leptin- Decrease
PYY- Decrease
Term
Anorexia
Definition
Significantly under weight but still feels fat (psychologically)
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Bulimia Nervosa
Definition
Eat ton of food then throw up, normal weight
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Utilitarian Physical Activity
Definition
Just move, non-exercise activity
Term
What could be a factor in being gay
Definition
In the womb you get exposed to a certain hormone
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Hermaphrodites
Definition
Have both male and female reproductive organs
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Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Definition
Genetically male but reproductive parts haven't fully developed (super models)
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Wanting to Belong
Definition
Motivated to have friends
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Social Acceptance
Definition
Want to be accepted by social group
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Maintaining Relationship
Definition
Bad relationship is better than nothing
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Ostracism
Definition
Peer group kicks you out
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Social Exclusion
Definition
Increases the effective consequences
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