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Unit 9- Motivation,Emotion & Stress
Chapters 12,13 and 14..
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11th Grade
01/28/2016

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Term
motivation
Definition

 need or desires the energizes and direct behavior

 4 perspectives

1) instinct 

2) optimum

3) heirarchy

4) drive reduction

Term
instincts
Definition
complex behavior, unlearned an throughout a species
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drive reduction theory
Definition
major cause of learning and behavior
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primary drives
Definition

biological needs

  • thirst 
  • hunger 
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secondary drives
Definition

associated with primary drives

 

  • external stimulus that motivates behaviors, 
  • money
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arousal theory
Definition

performance is best when arousal or stimulation is not too high, and not too low

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opponent process theory of motivation
Definition

when one emotion is experienced, the other is suppressed.

  • fear/relief
  • pain/pleasure
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