Psychology Chapter: Motivation and Hunger
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What does set point theory primarily refer to?

  • The social norms influencing eating behaviors
  • The internal weight range at which the body operates comfortably (correct)
  • The hormonal balance in men and women
  • The physiological responses during sexual activity

    • Which hormone is found in higher levels in women compared to men?

  • Testosterone
  • Androgens
  • Luteinizing hormone
  • Progestational hormones (correct)

    • Achievement motivation is defined as:

  • The desire to engage in social events
  • The cognitive assessment of life satisfaction
  • A person's tendency to establish and pursue specific goals (correct)
  • The ability to manage stress effectively

    • Which of the following concepts is part of ERG theory?

    <p>Existence, relatedness, and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between stress and eating as mentioned?

    <p>Stress is often associated with changes in eating behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of drive in motivation?

    <p>To maintain physiological balance through psychological arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drive is primarily related to biological needs?

    <p>Primary drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of motivation does arousal theory emphasize?

    <p>Maintaining an optimal level of arousal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of hormones in the context of eating behavior?

    <p>They can either stimulate or inhibit eating depending on blood levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does incentive theory differ from drive reduction theory?

    <p>Incentive theory emphasizes rewards and punishments as motivators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of the drive reduction theory?

    <p>It cannot explain all human behaviors, especially curiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is cited as a non-biological factor influencing eating behaviors?

    <p>Sights and smells promoting certain body images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines secondary drives in contrast to primary drives?

    <p>They arise from previous learning experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Motivation

    • Motivation explains why we initiate, direct, intensify and persist in our behaviors
    • Instinct doctrine states that our motives are instinctive, involuntary and unlearnt
    • Drive reduction theory explains that motivation arises from imbalances in homeostasis, but doesn't account for curiosity
    • Homeostasis maintains stable systems by adjusting to change
    • Drive is a psychological state of arousal caused by imbalance in homeostasis, motivating us to restore balance
    • Primary drives arise from basic biological needs
    • Secondary drives arise through learning and can be as motivating as primary drives
    • Arousal theory states that motivation is driven by maintaining an optimal level of arousal
    • Incentive theory states that motivation is driven by attaining desirable stimuli (rewards), and avoiding unwanted stimuli (punishments), highlighting the role of external stimuli

    Hunger and Eating

    • Biological factors stimulate eating through glucose and insulin levels in the blood, hormonal signals, neurotransmitters affecting the hypothalamus, and stomach contractions
    • Biological factors inhibit eating through hormones released in the bloodstream that act as neurotransmitters, affecting neurons in the hypothalamus
    • Non-biological factors stimulate eating through sights and smells associated with previous experiences, family customs and social occasions
    • Non-biological factors inhibit eating through societal values encouraging thinness, family customs and social occasions, and stress

    Set point Theory

    • Set point of eating refers to a state of homeostasis/balance/comfort

    Biology of Sex

    • Oestrogen, progestational hormones and androgens circulate in the bloodstream of both men and women, but differ in amounts

    Sex response Cycle

    • Sex response cycle is a pattern of physiological arousal during and after sexual activity

    Acheivement Motivation

    • Acheivement motivation refers to the degree to which a person sets goals, cares about meeting them, and experiences satisfaction by doing so

    Wellbeing

    • Wellbeing is a combination of satisfaction with life and experiencing positive moods and emotions

    ERG Theory

    • ERG theory is an alternative to Maslow's hierarchy, focusing on Existence, Relatedness and Growth needs.

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    This quiz delves into the psychological theories of motivation, including instinct doctrine, drive reduction theory, and incentive theory. It also explores biological factors influencing hunger and eating behaviors. Test your understanding of these concepts and their implications on human behavior.

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