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What does motivation influence?

  • Emotional responses only
  • The direction, persistence, and vigor of goal-directed behavior (correct)
  • Physical strength and agility
  • Cognitive abilities only

Which of the following best describes homeostasis?

  • An instinctual response to social stimuli
  • A motivational drive towards external rewards
  • The state of balance in internal physiological conditions (correct)
  • The pursuit of knowledge or self-actualization

According to Drive Theory, what motivates individuals?

  • Efforts to achieve fame
  • The influence of external incentives
  • Desire for social acceptance
  • The need to maintain homeostasis (correct)

What role do external events play according to Incentive Theory?

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What factors are combined in the Expectancy Theory equation of motivation?

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Which type of motivation is driven by internal rewards?

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Which example best illustrates differing expectations affecting motivation?

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What can potentially change a person's intrinsic motivation?

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What does the James-Lange theory suggest about emotions?

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How does Cannon-Bard theory differ from James-Lange theory?

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What is a key aspect of Schachter's Two-Factor Theory?

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In the context of Dutton and Aron's study, what was the primary research question?

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What distinguishes the cognitive aspect of Schachter's Two-Factor Theory?

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Which of the following correctly describes the Overjustification Hypothesis?

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What distinguishes biological motives from social motives?

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What is the primary factor that regulates appetite according to the glucostatic theory?

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Which hormone is released by the pancreas and plays a crucial role in regulating hunger?

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What physiological response is often associated with feelings of hunger?

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In what way does leptin influence hunger when fat stores are diminished?

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What can lead to excessive eating and subsequent weight gain according to the functions of the ventromedial nucleus (VMH)?

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Which of the following is a potential health problem associated with obesity?

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What effect do more nutritious foods have on hunger compared to less nutritious foods?

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What primarily contributes to the high obesity rates among the Pima Indians in Arizona?

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What measure is commonly used to categorize individual weight status?

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What is a significant environmental factor influencing hunger?

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Which component of hunger regulation is often considered an oversimplification according to contemporary theories?

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How does social motive differ from biological motive regarding necessity for survival?

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Which hormone's secretion is commonly influenced by stress, potentially impacting eating behavior?

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How does being overweight affect one's ability to lose weight?

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What does the term 'set point' refer to in terms of hunger and eating behavior?

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What is a key factor in the effectiveness of dieting according to studies?

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What does achievement motivation primarily relate to?

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What can lead to high levels of anxiety according to motivational conflict theory?

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Which type of conflict involves competing motivations to approach two desirable goals?

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According to the content, which feature of emotions refers to physiological reactions to stimuli?

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What effect do positive emotions have on thinking and behavior?

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What role does cognitive appraisal play in emotional responses?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of emotions?

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What is the primary adaptive function of emotions?

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Which of the following eating behaviors is most likely to occur during periods of stress?

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Which system is primarily involved in the physiological response to emotional stimuli?

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What is the role of the amygdala in emotional responses?

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Which physiological response is characteristic of fear rather than anger?

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What does the Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) measure?

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Which of the following emotions is closely associated with the right prefrontal cortex?

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How does facial feedback influence emotional experience according to the Facial Feedback Hypothesis?

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What do display rules refer to?

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Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal precedes emotional experience?

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What is a key characteristic of instrumental behaviors in emotion context?

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Which emotion is universally recognized across different cultures?

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What is a major factor differentiating cultural expressions of emotions?

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Which aspect of emotional response is primarily linked to the autonomic nervous system?

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How might emotions affect task performance according to the inverted 'U' relationship?

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Flashcards

Motivation

The process affecting the direction, persistence, and strength of goal-directed behavior.

Homeostasis

The body's internal physiological equilibrium.

Drive Theory

The theory that we are motivated to maintain homeostasis, e.g., a biological need (thirst) creates a drive (desire) that compels behavior (drinking).

Incentive Theory

Motivation that comes from external stimuli, pulling us to act.

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Expectancy Theory

People's responses to incentives vary based on their expectations and the value they attach to those incentives.

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Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation to engage in behavior because of external rewards (e.g., money, fame).

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Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation to engage in behavior for internal rewards (e.g., enjoyment).

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Incentive Value

The value a person places on the reward or outcome.

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James-Lange Theory

This theory suggests that our conscious experience of emotion arises from our perception of physiological changes in our body.

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Cannon-Bard Theory

This theory proposes that emotions and physiological arousal happen simultaneously. It suggests that the thalamus sends signals to both the cortex (producing emotions) and the autonomic nervous system (producing physiological arousal).

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Schachter's Two-Factor Theory

This theory suggests that emotions involve both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. We look at situational clues to explain our arousal and label our emotions.

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Dutton and Aron's Bridge Study

This study tested Schachter's Two-Factor Theory by having participants cross either a scary suspension bridge or a safe low bridge. They found that people who crossed the dangerous bridge were more likely to be attracted to the female researcher, suggesting that they misattributed their arousal from the bridge to attraction to the researcher.

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How do we label emotions?

According to Schachter's Two-Factor Theory, we use situational clues to interpret our physiological arousal and label specific emotions.

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Obesity & Environment

Factors contributing to rising obesity rates, including readily available unhealthy foods, cultural emphasis on value for money, and sedentary lifestyles.

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Pima Indians & Obesity

The difference in obesity rates between Pima Indians in Arizona and Northwest Mexico highlights the impact of diet and lifestyle on genetics.

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Learned Preferences

The influence of learned experiences on food choices, which shapes our preferences for certain foods over others.

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Food Cues & Hunger

External factors, like advertisements or the smell of food, that trigger a desire to eat.

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Stress & Eating

The link between stress and increased food consumption, particularly in women.

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Dieting & Weight Loss

The challenges associated with weight loss, including increased insulin levels, slower metabolism, and hormonal changes.

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Successful Dieting

Effective weight loss plans involve combining diet, exercise, and support, dispelling the myth of inevitable failure.

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Achievement Motivation

The desire to achieve goals and excel, driven by a consistent personality trait.

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Positive Motivation for Success

Intrinsic motivation for success, driven by mastery and a desire to outperform others.

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Negative Motivation for Success

Extrinsic motivation for success, driven by fear of failure and pressure to surpass others.

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Workplace Motivation

Factors that influence job satisfaction and productivity, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

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Job Enrichment

Strategies for enhancing job satisfaction and motivation by providing opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and feedback.

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Motivational Conflict

The struggle between two or more incompatible motivations, creating internal tension and potential anxiety.

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Overjustification Hypothesis

When extrinsic rewards are given for a behavior that is already intrinsically motivating, the intrinsic motivation for that behavior can be reduced.

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Biological Motives

Motives driven by basic physiological needs that are essential for survival, like hunger, thirst, sex, and sleep.

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Social Motives

Motives influenced by social factors and vary across cultures and individuals, like achievement, autonomy, affiliation, and dominance.

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Set Point

An internal physiological standard around which the body weight is regulated.

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Lateral Hypothalamus (LH)

A brain region associated with the initiation and regulation of hunger. Lesions in this area can lead to a loss of hunger.

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Ventromedial Nucleus of Hypothalamus (VMH)

A brain region associated with the suppression of hunger. Lesions in this area can lead to excessive eating and weight gain.

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Paraventricular Nucleus (PVN)

A cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus that plays a role in appetite regulation. It has receptor sites for various chemicals, like neuropeptide Y, which can influence hunger.

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Glucostatic Theory

The theory that fluctuations in blood sugar levels are monitored by the brain, triggering hunger when glucose levels are low.

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Insulin

A hormone secreted by the pancreas that extracts sugar from the blood. High insulin levels can increase hunger.

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Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that influences the hypothalamus and can inhibit hunger. High levels of leptin can signal to the brain that you have enough fat stores.

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Ghrelin

A hormone that stimulates hunger. Ghrelin levels rise just before a meal.

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CCK (Cholecystokinin)

A peptide hormone released by the small intestine as food arrives. CCK travels to the brain and can decrease eating.

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Obesity

A condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure of body fat based on height and weight. It is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) squared (kg/m2).

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Genetics and Weight Gain

Evidence suggests that genetics plays a role in our susceptibility to weight gain. Individuals may inherit a genetic predisposition for obesity.

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Appraisal

The way we interpret and evaluate events, which influences our emotions.

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Cultural Influence on Appraisal

Different cultures have distinct ways of interpreting events, leading to varying emotional responses.

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Physiological Component of Emotion

The body's physical reactions to emotions, involving the brain, endocrine system, and nervous system.

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Autonomic Nervous System in Emotion

The involuntary part of the nervous system that controls bodily functions like heart rate and breathing, responding to emotional stimuli.

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Fight-or-Flight Response

A physiological reaction to threat, involving the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, preparing us to fight or flee.

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Endocrine System's Role in Emotion

The system of glands that releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, influencing prolonged emotional responses.

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Arousal Patterns in Emotion

Different emotions might share similar patterns of physiological arousal, but there can be subtle differences.

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Brain Areas and Emotions

Specific brain regions, like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, are associated with different emotions.

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Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)

A measure of how much the electrical conductivity of our skin changes when we sweat, often used in lie detection.

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Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The theory that our facial expressions can influence our emotional experiences.

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Vascular Theory of Emotional Feedback

The theory that changes in blood temperature in the brain, caused by facial muscle tension, can influence emotional states.

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Cross-Cultural Differences in Emotion

Cultures may vary in their understanding and expression of emotions, even though basic emotions are universal.

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Display Rules

Socially established norms dictating when, how, and to whom we can express emotions.

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Instrumental Behaviours

Actions we take in response to emotions, aimed at achieving a specific goal.

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Tasks and Emotions

The optimal level of emotion for a task varies, with too little or too much emotion hindering performance.

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Study Notes

Motivation

  • Motivation is a process influencing the direction, persistence, and vigor of goal-directed behavior.
  • Early views proposed instinct as the primary motivator.
  • Instincts, or fixed action patterns, are inherited automatic responses to stimuli.
  • Instinct theory decreased in popularity due to weak support.
  • Contemporary perspectives stress evolutionary underpinnings, focusing on adaptive significance, like social behavior.

Homeostasis and Drive Theory

  • Homeostasis refers to internal physiological equilibrium.
  • The body responds to internal changes to maintain balance.
  • Drive theory suggests motivation stems from maintaining homeostasis.

Incentive and Expectancy Theories

  • Drives push, and incentives pull, individuals towards action.
  • Incentive theory emphasizes external factors in motivation—external events that pull us.
  • These external incentives can override biological needs (ex. drug addiction)
  • Expectancy theory acknowledges individual differences in responses to the same incentive.
  • Motivation is the product of expectancy and incentive value (e.g., students motivated to get different grades depending on perceived likelihood and value).

Extrinsic versus Intrinsic Motivation

  • Extrinsic motivation occurs due to external rewards (e.g., money, fame).
  • Intrinsic motivation stems from internal rewards (e.g., enjoyment, thrill).
  • External rewards can potentially decrease intrinsic motivation (overjustification hypothesis).
  • Praise, conversely, can increase intrinsic motivation if tied to task success.

Two Kinds of Motives

  • Biological motives are essential for survival (e.g., hunger, thirst, sex, sleep).
  • Social motives are not essential but vital (e.g., achievement, autonomy, affiliation).
  • Unmet social motives can negatively impact well-being.

Maslow's Hierarchy

  • (Note: Hierarchy is not detailed in text)

Hunger and Eating

  • Hunger is complex and multifaceted.
  • Eating fuels the body; while maintaining energy balance is critical. Metabolism refers to energy use, basal metabolism (e.g., 1600 of 2400 calories) representing most of the day's energy expenditure.
  • The body regulates food intake, maintaining a set point around which weight is regulated.

Biological Factors

  • Stomach contractions are one factor signaling hunger (Cannon, 1912).
  • Stomach contractions are not the sole cause of hunger; brain activity, blood sugar, and hormones also play roles.

The Brain and Hunger

  • The hypothalamus regulates hunger, with the lateral hypothalamus (LH) stimulating hunger and the ventromedial nucleus (VMH) satiating hunger, though the complexity of hunger regulation is greater than such overly simplistic "on/off" switches.

Paraventricular Nucleus (PVN)

  • The PVN has receptor sites for neuropeptide Y, a peptide that increases appetite. Contemporary perspectives emphasize complex neural circuits rather than discrete brain centers.

Role of Sugar

  • Blood glucose levels influence hunger; low levels increase hunger, and high levels decrease hunger. Glucose is an important energy source.

Glucostatic Theory

  • Glucostatic theory suggests that neurons (glucostats) detect glucose levels. However, glucose levels fluctuate little during the day. While glucostats may play a role, there are additional hormonal and nerve factors.

Hormones and Hunger

  • Insulin, produced by the pancreas, extracts sugar from the blood. High insulin levels may increase hunger. Leptin, produced in fat cells, helps regulate hunger; more fat = more leptin.

CCK and Ghrelin

  • CCK, released by the small intestine, signals satiety.
  • Ghrelin, released before meals, stimulates hunger.

Leptin

  • Leptin, produced in fat cells, influences the hypothalamus to reduce or increase hunger. Leptin levels provide a background signal to control the intensity of hunger/satiety signals.

Leptin and Weight Loss

  • Leptin's inhibitory effect on hunger diminishes upon losing fat, possibly triggering increased hunger.

Our Weight

  • Obesity is characterized by 20% or more above ideal body weight.
  • Obesity rates are rising.

Health Problems and Weight

  • Obesity correlates to various health issues.

Genetics and Weight

  • Body mass index (BMI) measures body weight relative to height.
  • Adoption studies suggest a genetic vulnerability to obesity.

Genetics and Environment

  • Environmental factors (e.g., availability of cheap, highly processed food, lack of physical activity) play a role in obesity.

Pima Indians

  • The Pima, with a genetic predisposition to obesity, demonstrate how environment influences genetic vulnerabilities to obesity.

Environment and Hunger

  • Learned preferences, food-related cues, and stress are environmental factors impacting hunger and eating.

Learned Preferences

  • Learned food preferences can be influential in eating patterns.
  • Environmental cues (advertisements, smells, sights) can trigger hunger.

Stress, Arousal, and Eating

  • Stress and physiological arousal can influence eating behaviors.

Dieting and Weight Loss

  • Dieting can be challenging due to biological responses.

Are Diets Doomed to Fail?

  • Successful diets exist, combining diet, exercise, and support groups are usually more efficient. Poor assessments of weight loss may result from insufficient time & resources.

Sexual Motivation

  • (Note: Text does not provide detailed notes)

Achievement Motivation

  • Achievement motivation involves the desire to accomplish tasks and attain excellence standards.
  • It's a relatively consistent personality trait.
  • Positive motivations for success (mastery and performance) contrasting negative motivations (fear of failure).

Positive Motivation for Success

  • Mastery goals prioritize intrinsic motivation and learning.
  • Performance approach goals involve outperforming others.

Negative Motivation for Success

  • Fear of failure can be a major motivator.
  • Performance avoidance goals focus on avoiding appearing inadequate.

Motivation in the Workplace

  • Workplace motivation relates to worker productivity and satisfaction levels.

What Motivates People at Work?

  • (Note: Text does not provide detailed notes)

Job Enrichment

  • Job enrichment increases intrinsic motivation by increasing skill variety, task identity, autonomy, and feedback.

Motivational Conflict

  • Motivational conflict arises when incompatible motivations compete.

Kurt Lewin (3 Kinds of Conflict)

  • Approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, and approach-avoidance conflicts.

Emotions

  • (Note: The section discusses Emotions, but no specific subtopic from the initial text is evident)

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