PPE-3003 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Desirability Bias, Terror Management Theory, Neuroticism
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Motive internal states that direct behaviors toward specific goals. Basic concepts: deficit (have not eaten today) need (for food) movtive (hunger) . Thoughts and fantasies (thinking about food, fantasizing about a big meal, perceiving that a rock looks like a loaf of bread, etc. ) Behaviors intended to statisfy the need (go to the store, buy food, bring it home, cook it) Based on the principles of humanistic psychology. Self-actualization: morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts, fulfillment of unique potentials, case studies of self-actualizers. Peak experiences: intrinsic motivation motivation from within. Rewards increase performance in absence of intrinsic motivation. Social reinforcers (e. g. , praise) can increase instrictic motivation. Rewards for effort rather than ability can increase intrinsic motivation. Three psychological needs: competence, autonomy, relatedness, extrinsic motivation motivation from external reinforcers or rewards. Esteem: self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others.
