PSYCH 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Social Comparison Theory, Body Language, Homeostasis
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Motivation : vigor and persistence of goal directed behavior, helps move us towards our goals. Evolutionary theory : motivation plays a significant role in adaptation; social need to affiliate, Drives : internal state of tension that propels one to a certain activity/behavior to lessen the feeling. Incentives : external goals that promote a behavior. Intrinsic motivation : a motivation to take actions that are themselves rewarding. Extrinsic motivation : a motivation to take actions that are not themselves rewarding, but that. Doing suicides isn"t exactly fun or rewarding, but helps you get in lead to reward shape. diet. Delay of gratification : the ability to engage in behaviors that are currently unrewarding for greater rewards. Associated with better grades (more predictive than iq), social competence, emotional intelligence, achievement motivation, higher sat. Homeostasis : tendency for the body (person) to want to maintain a state of constancy. Hunger/food : energy is necessary for maintenance and growth.
