Motivation Emotion The Psychology of Motivation The Whys

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Motivation & Emotion The Psychology of Motivation: The Why’s of Why

Motivation & Emotion The Psychology of Motivation: The Why’s of Why

Motivation & Emotion Learning Objectives: n Terms n Theories of Motivation n Hunger n

Motivation & Emotion Learning Objectives: n Terms n Theories of Motivation n Hunger n Emotions

Psychology of Motivation n n Motives Needs Drives Incentives

Psychology of Motivation n n Motives Needs Drives Incentives

Theories of Motivation n n n Biological Theory Instinct Theory Drive Reduction Theory Cognitive

Theories of Motivation n n n Biological Theory Instinct Theory Drive Reduction Theory Cognitive (dissonance) Theory Sociocultural Theory Humanistic Theory

Humanistic Theory n n Abraham Maslow Behavior is also motivated by a conscious desire

Humanistic Theory n n Abraham Maslow Behavior is also motivated by a conscious desire for personal growth. Tolerate sources of tension to achieve perceived personal fulfillment. Self actualization

Hierarchy of Needs Self Actualization n “Abundancy Esteem Needs” Love & Beloningness n n

Hierarchy of Needs Self Actualization n “Abundancy Esteem Needs” Love & Beloningness n n “Deficiency Needs” Safety Physiological

Self Actualization Characteristics: uspontaneity in living, u. Nonconformity u. Live a problem centered life

Self Actualization Characteristics: uspontaneity in living, u. Nonconformity u. Live a problem centered life A. Einstein, H. D. Thoreau, Eleanor Roosevelt, L. V. Beethoven

Hunger / Obesity n Satiety: satisfied, fullness u. Hypothalamus FVentromedial n n Nucleus (VMN)

Hunger / Obesity n Satiety: satisfied, fullness u. Hypothalamus FVentromedial n n Nucleus (VMN) Psychological Factors Obesity (high vs. low SES)

Eating Disorders n n Distortion of body image and gross disturbances in eating patterns.

Eating Disorders n n Distortion of body image and gross disturbances in eating patterns. Anorexia Nervosa u refusal n to maintain healthful body weight Bulimia Nervosa u recurrent cycles of binge eating followed by dramatic measures to purge the food.

Three A’s of Motivation n Achievement: tangible / intangible Affiliation: social glue Aggression u.

Three A’s of Motivation n Achievement: tangible / intangible Affiliation: social glue Aggression u. Overview by perspective

Emotion s n Feeling states: ’l, behavioral, & cognitive components. Paul Ekman: Facial Feedback

Emotion s n Feeling states: ’l, behavioral, & cognitive components. Paul Ekman: Facial Feedback Hypothesis n Stereotypical facial expressions n Facial expressions reflect emotional states, recognition allows us to interact. n Current work (NYC Police; Dept. Homeland Sec)

Theories of Emotion James-Lange Theory: emotions follow u consistent with Facial Feedback Hypothesis u

Theories of Emotion James-Lange Theory: emotions follow u consistent with Facial Feedback Hypothesis u smile = happy feelings (yes / no? ) Cannon-Bard Theory: simultaneous Theory of Cognitive Appraisal: thinking Commonsense Theory

Lie Detectors Do they really detect lies? n Sympathetic Arousal u BP, n heartrate,

Lie Detectors Do they really detect lies? n Sympathetic Arousal u BP, n heartrate, respiration, perspiration Legal Court Vs. Court of Public Opinion Can you deceive a lie detector test?