Psychology Chapter on Emotion and Motivation

The forces that activate and direct behavior, including biological, emotional, cognitive, and social factors.

A psychological state involving three components: subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive component.

A theory suggesting that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.

How the body regulates energy intake to match energy expenditure, helping maintain a stable body weight.

Chemical messengers that monitor and regulate body weight over long periods by influencing eating behavior and energy expenditure.

A numerical scale indicating an adult's weight relative to their height, used to assess weight status.

The state where your body takes in more energy (calories) than it uses, leading to weight gain.

A set of psychological needs (physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization) that motivate individuals towards growth and fulfillment.

A theory that states that individuals are motivated to fulfill basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

The drive to excel, achieve, or outperform others in a given task. It reflects a desire for success and accomplishment.

The desire to use your skills, knowledge, and abilities to be effective and in control of your environment.

A type of eating disorder involving extreme restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.

A type of eating disorder involving recurring episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.

Maladaptive eating patterns and behaviors that lead to unhealthy weight and body image concerns.