Chapter 12 – Motivation and Emotion (quiz terms)

this is best defined as the set of factors that activate, direct, and maintain behavior toward a goal

this is best defined as a subjective feeling that includes arousal, cognitions, and behavioral expressions

a behavior pattern that is unlearned and found in almost all members of a species

this theory states that a lack or deficiency of something creates a state of tension which motivates us to reduce the deficiency

the body's tendency to maintain a relatively stable state for internal processes

this theory suggests that organisms are motivated to achieve and maintain an ideal or optimal level of stimulation that maximizes their performance

related to [the arousal motive]

these theories emphasize the importance of attributions and expectancies in motivating behaviors

the theory that some motives have to be satisfied before a person can advance to fulfilling higher motives is based on this

hunger, arousal, and achievement

the feeling of fullness that has an effect on the perception of hunger

the heat generated in response to food ingestion

this is found throughout the brain

this involves extreme weight loss due to an obsessive fear of obesity and self-imposed starvation

this involves consuming large quantities of food followed by self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, or extreme exercise

research has shown that men in a state of fear may be more attracted to women than men in a relaxed state, which is primarily due to this

the cheeks muscles are pulled back, and the muscles around the eyes also contract in this smile

this theory says that emotions are physiologically similar and are due to simultaneous arousal, cognitive, and behavioral expressions

the belief that movements of the facial muscles produce or intensify emotional reatiosn

according to this theory, bodily arousal must be labeled or interpreted for an emotional experience to occur; jealousy, embarrassment, or love are best explained by this theory

comes from [personal enjoyment]

based on [the desire for rewards or threats of punishment]

knowing and managing one's emotions, empathizing with others, and maintaining and satisfying relationships are the key factors in this