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Ch. 9
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
02/19/2009

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Definition
the rate at which the body burns energy when the organism is resting.
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Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
Definition
theory in which a physiological reaction and the emotion are assumed to occur at the same time.
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Drive
Definition
a psychological tension and physical arousal arising when there is a need that motivates the organism to act in order to fulfill the need and reduce the tension.
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Extrinsic motivation
Definition
type of motivation in which a person performs an action because it leads to an outcome that is separate from or external to the person.
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Glucagon
Definition
hormones that are secreted by the pancreas to control the level of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, in the body by increasing the level of glucose in the bloodstream.
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Homeostasis
Definition
the tendency of the body to maintain a steady state.
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Instincts
Definition
the biologically determined and innate patterns of behavior that exist in both people and animals.
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Intrinsic motivation
Definition
type of motivation in which a person performs an action because the act itself is rewarding or satisfying in some internal manner.
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James-Lange theory of emotion
Definition
theory in which a physiological reaction leads to the labeling of an emotion.
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Need
Definition
a requirement of some material(such as food or water) that is essential for survival of the organism.
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Need for achievement (nAch)
Definition
a need that involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals, not only realistic ones but also challenging ones.
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Positive psychology movement
Definition
a viewpoint that recommends shifting the focus of psychology away from the negative aspects to a more positive focus on strengths, well-being, and the pursuit of happiness.
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Self-actualization
Definition
according to Maslow, the point that is seldom reached at which people have sufficiently satisfied the lower needs and achieved their full human potential.
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Weight set point
Definition
the particular level of weight that the body tries to maintain.
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Sexual orientation
Definition
a person's sexual attraction preference for members of particular sex.
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