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What is motivation?
Motivation is an internal process that makes a person move toward a goal.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Intrinsic motivation is the motivation that comes from inside the performer.
What is extrinsic motivation?
Extrinsic motivation is the motivation that comes from outside factors to the performer.
What is the overjustification effect?
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What are instincts?
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What is homeostasis?
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What is a drive?
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What is the Yerkes-Dodson law?
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What is self-efficacy?
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What's satiation?
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What is the set-point theory?
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Who was the first researcher to conduct large-scale surveys of sexual behavior?
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What percentage of people are exclusive homosexuals?
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What is the James-Lange theory of emotion?
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What's the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?
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What is emotional regulation?
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Study Notes
Motivation
- Motivation drives individuals towards achieving goals, functioning as an internal process.
Types of Motivation
- Intrinsic motivation arises from within the individual, encompassing personal satisfaction and enjoyment.
- Extrinsic motivation is influenced by external factors, such as rewards, recognition, or incentives.
The Overjustification Effect
- Occurs when external rewards diminish intrinsic motivation, making individuals less inclined to engage in activities they previously found enjoyable.
Instincts
- Instincts are unlearned behavioral patterns triggered by environmental stimuli, inherent to an individual's nature.
Homeostasis
- Refers to the body's ability to maintain internal balance, adapting to external changes to sustain equilibrium.
Drive
- Described as an excitatory state resulting from homeostasis disruption, acting as a motivating force behind behavior.
Yerkes-Dodson Law
- Establishes a relationship between arousal and performance: optimal performance is achieved at a certain arousal level, beyond which performance may decline.
Self-Efficacy
- Involves an individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific contexts or complete particular tasks.
Satiation
- Refers to the act of satisfying a need or desire, particularly in the context of hunger or other drives.
Set-Point Theory
- Suggests every person has a determined weight range their body prefers to maintain, typically allowing a variation of about 10%.
Alfred Kinsey
- Renowned for conducting large-scale surveys of sexual behavior, significantly advancing the study of human sexuality.
Homosexual Population Statistics
- Approximately 10% of individuals identify as exclusively homosexual.
James-Lange Theory of Emotion
- Proposes that emotional experiences are triggered by physiological arousal; the physical response leads to the feeling of emotion.
Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion
- Contrasts with the James-Lange theory, suggesting that physiological reactions and emotional responses occur simultaneously upon stimulus exposure.
Emotional Regulation
- Involves managing emotional responses to experiences, allowing for socially appropriate reactions and the ability to control spontaneous emotional expressions when necessary.
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Explore the concept of motivation in depth, with a focus on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, along with the impact of the Overjustification Effect. Additionally, learn about homeostasis, drive, and the Yerkes-Dodson Law that illustrates the relationship between arousal and performance. This quiz will enhance your understanding of psychological concepts related to motivation.