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| Behavior is motivated by automatic, involuntary, and unlearned responses |
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| Motivation arises from imbalances in homeostasis. The brain tries to restore homeostasis by creating a drive. |
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| Stimuli that take on the motivational properties of primary drives through learning. ie) Money gets us food |
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| People are motivated to maintain what is for them, an optimal level of arousal. |
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| People are pulled toward behaviors that offer positive incentives and pushed away from behaviors associated with negative incentives |
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| people who adopt these avoid new challenges if they aren't confident. They enjoy demonstrating th competence they already have. Look for simply the right answer, not tips |
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| People who adopt these try to get better at activities. they may not have skills but want to learn. Persistent, not upset with immediate failure |
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| Approach- Approach Conflicts |
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| We must choose one of two desirable activities |
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| Avoidance- Avoidance Conflicts |
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| We must select one of two undesirable alternatives |
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| Approach- Avoidance Conflicts |
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| When a particular event has both attractive and unattractive features |
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| Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflicts |
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| Two or more alternatives have both positive and negative aspects |
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