Exam (elaborations)
AP Psychology Unit 8 Motivation, Emotion, and Stress (rated 100% correct).
- Course
- Institution
AP Psychology Unit 8 Motivation, Emotion, and Stress (rated 100% correct).
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
AP Psychology Unit 8 "Motivation,Emotion, and Stress" (rated 100%
correct).
Motivation ANS - A need or desire that energizes and directs behavior
Instincts and Evolutionary Psychology ANS - Genes predispose species-typical behavior
Instinct ANS - A complex, unlearned behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species
Drive-Reduction Theory ANS - The idea that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state (a
drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need
Homeostasis ANS - A tendency to maintain a balanced or internal state (regulation of any aspect of
body chemistry around a particular level) (physiological aim of drive reduction)
Incentive ANS - A positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior (we feel strongly
driven with a need and incentive)
Optimum Arousal Theory ANS - Human motivation aims to seek optimal levels of arousal (motivated
behaviors increase arousal)
Yerkes-Dodson Law ANS - The principle that performance increases with arousal only up to a point,
beyond which performance decreases
Moderate Arousal ANS - Leads to optimal performance
Low Arousal ANS - Best performance for difficult tasks (less stress)
, High arousal ANS - Best performance for easy tasks
Hierarchy of Needs ANS - Maslow's pyramid of human needs, beginning at the base with physiological
needs that must first be satisfied before higher level safety and psychological needs become active
Physiological Needs ANS - Need to satisfy hunger and thirst
Safety Needs ANS - Need to feel that the world is organized and predictable; need to feel safe
Belongingness/Love Needs ANS - Need to love and be loved, to belong and be accepted; need to avoid
loneliness and separation
Esteem Needs ANS - Need for self-esteem, achievement, competence, and independence; need for
recognition and respect from others
Self-actualization Needs ANS - Need to live up to our fullest/unique potential
Self-transcendence Needs ANS - Need to find meaning and identity beyond the self
Stomach Pangs ANS - Measured A.L. Washburn; Stomach contractions cause hunger (hunger persists
without stomach---not only source of hunger)
Glucose ANS - The form of sugar that circulates in the blood and provides the major source of energy
for body tissues (when its level is low, we feel hunger)
What can trigger hunger besides the stomach? ANS - If blood glucose level drops, your stomach,
intestines, and liver will signal your brain (monitoring blood chemistry and internal state) to trigger
hunger and motivate eating
Arcuate Nucleus (Hypothalamus) ANS - Has centers that secrete appetite-stimulating/suppressing
hormones
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Professorkaylee. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75632 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now