PSYC1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Fixed Action Pattern, Motivation, Frontal Lobe
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Motivation: a process that in uences the direction, persistence and vigour of goal-directed behaviour. An inherited characteristic common to all members of a species, that automatically produces a particular response when the organism is exposed a particular stimulus. Rooting" re ex + sucking" re ex = food. Breathing, blinking, coughing, swallowing = stay for life. Homeostasis - hull"s drive theory of motivation = disruptions to homeostasis drives states on internal tension that motivate an organism to behave in ways the reduce this tension. A neural system roused to action by signals of potential reward and positive need for grati cation. Causes movement towards goal in anticipation of pleasure. A neural system that responds to stimuli that signal potential pain, non-reinforcement or punishment. Bas drive, fun seeking, reward responsiveness (bas scales) Criticism or scolding hurts me quite a bit = more responsive bis system/scale. Incentives - represent environmental stimuli that pull an organism toward a goal.
