Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Aphrodisiac, Sexual Arousal, Orexigenic

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Michael Atkinson

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Instinct theory inherited way to respond to stimuli predictive. Internal state -> sensors -> control center -> response. Drive theory of motivation: physiological disruptions produces drives. Drives: states of internal tension that motivate an organism to behave in ways to reduce that tension. Incentives: external stimulu the pull an organism to a goal. Heroin to feel good, not to escape withdrawl. Work harder if you feel that you can do well and you value it. How you expect to do x how much the course is worth to you. Performing an activity to get an award or avoid punishment. Performing an activity for your own sake/ pleasure. Over-justification hypothesis: rewarding activities that people are intrinsically motivated to do, will make them like it less. Psychodynamic (frued): struggle between conscious and unconscious influence motivation. Humanistic (maslow) : strive for personal growth is what motivates. Growth needs: uniquely human and motivate us to develop our potential.