4.6 Motivation (26)Theories

Self-determination theory

• A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in driving human behavior.

• A psychological theory that focuses solely on extrinsic rewards.

• A framework for understanding social interactions and relationships.

• A model that explains the impact of environmental factors on motivation.

Pituitary Gland

• A gland that controls various hormonal functions in the body, including growth and metabolism.

• A gland responsible for producing insulin and regulating blood sugar levels.

• A gland that primarily regulates the body's immune response.

• A gland that secretes adrenaline and controls the body's fight or flight response.

Drive-reduction theory

• A theory of motivation that focuses on how biological needs drive an organism to act in certain ways to reduce the drive and achieve homeostasis.

• A concept that suggests that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment.

• A psychological theory that emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in motivation.

• A model that explains motivation solely based on external rewards and punishments.

Approach-avoidance theory

• A situation where a person is drawn to and repelled by the same goal or activity.

• A theory that explains how people make decisions based on potential rewards and risks.

• A psychological concept that describes the tendency to avoid all forms of conflict.

• A model that illustrates the stages of grief and loss.

Eating motivation

• The various factors that drive the desire to eat, including biological, psychological, and social influences.

• A specific diet plan designed to reduce hunger.

• A psychological condition that prevents eating altogether.

• A social trend that encourages eating in large groups.

Instincts

• Innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

• Learned behaviors acquired through experience.

• Random actions taken by animals without any purpose.

• Temporary reactions to immediate environmental changes.

Extrinsic motivation

• Engaging in a behavior due to internal satisfaction or personal growth.

• Engaging in a behavior due to external rewards or pressures.

• Engaging in a behavior that is inherently enjoyable and fulfilling.

• Engaging in a behavior to avoid negative consequences.

Leptin

• A hormone that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger.

• A type of carbohydrate that provides energy.

• A protein that increases appetite and food intake.

• A vitamin that aids in digestion.

Ghrelin

• A hormone that stimulates appetite, increasing food intake and promoting fat storage.

• A hormone that suppresses appetite and reduces food intake.

• A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.

• A hormone that increases metabolism and promotes weight loss.

Homeostasis

• The body's tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state.

• The process of breaking down food into energy.

• The ability to adapt to external environmental changes.

• The mechanism of blood circulation in the body.