PSYC 320 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Whistle Rymes, Neuroscience, Motiva Enterprises
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An eclectic area of research motivation cuts across many different subfields of psychology (as well as different fields of study) In general, the study of the internal and external factors that influence our behavior. Activation motivation as something that initiates a behavioral change. Most, if not all examples, are goal oriented behavior. Intervening variable motivation is a theoretical construct = it is inferred, not actually observed. Dep animals animals that are deprived of food before an experiment. Independent variable variable that is manipulated, usually on x-axis. Dependent variable what is actually measured, usually on y-axis. Heredity genetic influence to behavior, ideas of instinctive behaviors. Hedonism seek to approach pleasant stimuli, seek to avoid unpleasant stimuli. Learning associations between stimuli in environment, associations between behavior and consequences. Social interaction importance of social context, immediate, but can be passed down through generations. Development sound (language) learning to interact with others. All behavior due to interaction between internal and external factors.
