Chapter 8 Motivation Notes PDF

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-4 sources of motivation
-Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
-obesity
-eating disorders
-the need to belong...

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Chapter(8(motivation( Monday,(November(16,(2020

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Motivation: need/ desire that energizes and directs behavior -can be biological, cognitive, social

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4 Sources of Motivation Instincts: biologically determined behaviors essential to survival a. Early explanation for human motivation but... i. How many instincts are there ii. How does the instinct label promote understanding? Learned motives? Drive-reduction theory a. Physiological needs --> drive to meet those needs ○ Restore homeostasis ( balance of body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep) Optium arousal theory: Desire to avoid stimuli that are too boring or too stimulating -like things that are interesting that are not too crazy -moderate level= best performance -predicts preferences for patterns, art, music Simple painting pink board Too much going on Priorities among needs a. Abraham Maslow i. Hierarchy of needs: fundamental needs (bottom of pyramid needs to be met before moving up) ii. Self-actualization: realizing one's potential...