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motivation
an internal state that activates behavior and directgs it toward a goal
instincts
innate tendencies that determine behavior
need
biological or psychological requirement of an organism
drive
a state of tension produced by a need that motivates an organism toward a goal
homeostasis
the tendency of all organims to correct imbalances and deviations from their normal state
incentive
an external stimulus, reinforcer, or reward that motivates behavior
extrinsic motivation
engaging in activities that either reduce biological needs or help us obtain external incentives
intrinsic motivation
engaging in activities because they are personally rewarding or because they fulfill our beliefs and expectations
lateral hypothalamus (LH)
the part of the hypotha;amus that produces hunger signals
ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH)
the part of the hypothalamus tha can cause one to stop eating
fundamental needs
biological drives that must be satisfied to maintain life
psychological needs
the urge to belong and to give and recieve love, and the urge to acquire esteem
self-actualization needs
the pursuit of knowledge and beauty or whatever else is required for the realization of one's unique potential
emotion
a set of complex reactions to stimuli involving subjective feelings, physiological arousa, and observable behavior
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Psychology ch 12
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Motivation sand Emotion
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2011-04-12T19:22:11Z
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