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Motivation
An inferred process within a person or animal that causes movement either toward a goal or away from an unpleasant situation
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Intrinsic Motivation
The pursuit of an activity for its own sake
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Extrinsic Motivation
The pursuit of an activity for external rewards, such as money or fame
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Set Point
The genetically influenced weight range for an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fast reserves, and metabolism
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Need for Affiliation
The motive to associate with other people, as by seeking friends, companionship, or love
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Sexual Scripts
Sets of implicit rules that specify proper sexual behavior for a person in a given situation, varying with the person's age, culture, and gender
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Need for Achievement
A learned motive to meet personal standards of success and excellence in a chosen area
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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
A test that asks people to interpret a series of drawings showing scenes of people; usually scored for unconscious motives, such as the need for achievement, power, and affiliation
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Approach Goals
Goals framed in terms of desired outcome or experiences, such as learning to scuba dive
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Avoidance Goals
Goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences, such as trying not to look foolish in public
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Performance Goals
Goals framed in terms of performing well in front of others, being judged favorably, and avoiding criticism
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Mastery (Learning) Goals
Goals framed in terms of increasing one's competence and skills
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Self Fulfilling Prophecy
An expectation that comes true because of the tendency of the person holding it to act in ways that bring it about
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Self Efficacy
A person's belief that he or she is capable of producing desired results, such as mastering new skills and reaching goals
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Leptin
A protein excreted by fat cells that travels through the hypothalamus, which is involved in the regulation of appetite. When Leptin is injected, reduces appetite, speeds up metabolism, and makes someone more active
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Proximity and Similarity
The people who are nearest to you
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Triangular Theory of Love
Passion, intimacy, and commitment
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