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Flashcard 1: Identify one psychological need according to Self-Determination Theory.
Answer: Competence. Feeling effective and capable in one's activities.
Flashcard 2: What is the definition of 'autonomy' in motivation?
Answer: The need to feel in control of one's own behaviors and goals. One of three basic needs in self-determination theory.
Flashcard 3: What is the main focus of Achievement Goal Theory?
Answer: The role of goals in motivation and how they affect behavior. Different goal orientations lead to different behavioral patterns.
Flashcard 4: Which part of the brain is primarily involved in processing rewards?
Answer: The nucleus accumbens. Key brain region in the reward pathway system.
Flashcard 5: What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law state about arousal and performance?
Answer: Optimal performance occurs at moderate levels of arousal. Too little or too much arousal impairs performance.
Flashcard 6: What is the main premise of the Incentive Theory of motivation?
Answer: Behavior is motivated by a desire for reinforcement or incentives. External rewards and punishments shape behavior patterns.
Flashcard 7: Identify the theory that involves motivation through unconscious desires.
Answer: Psychoanalytic Theory. Freud's theory emphasizing unconscious drives and conflicts.
Flashcard 8: What are the three components of the Expectancy Theory of motivation?
Answer: Expectancy, Instrumentality, Valence. Three key factors determining motivational force.
Flashcard 9: Which model of motivation suggests that behavior is a result of individual expectations of success?
Answer: Expectancy-Value Theory. Combines expectation of success with value of the outcome.
Flashcard 10: What is the definition of 'need for power' in motivational psychology?
Answer: The desire to control or influence others. One of three basic human needs in achievement motivation.
Flashcard 11: Identify the main focus of the Self-Determination Theory.
Answer: The role of intrinsic motivation and the psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Emphasizes three basic psychological needs for well-being.
Flashcard 12: What is the definition of the term 'goal orientation'?
Answer: The degree to which an individual focuses on tasks and the end results. How individuals approach and pursue their objectives.
Flashcard 13: What does the term 'self-efficacy' refer to in motivation?
Answer: An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations. Confidence in one's ability affects motivation and performance.
Flashcard 14: In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, what are the two types of factors?
Answer: Hygiene factors and Motivators. Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction; motivators create satisfaction.
Flashcard 15: Identify the concept that describes motivation by perceived likelihood of punishment.
Answer: Avoidance motivation. Behavior aimed at preventing negative outcomes.
Flashcard 16: Identify the theory that emphasizes the role of expected outcomes in motivation.
Answer: Expectancy Theory. People are motivated by beliefs about likely outcomes.
Flashcard 17: What is the role of dopamine in motivation?
Answer: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward in motivation. Released when anticipating or experiencing rewarding activities.
Flashcard 18: What is the definition of the term 'goal orientation'?
Answer: The degree to which an individual focuses on tasks and the end results. How individuals approach and pursue their objectives.
Flashcard 19: What is the definition of 'need for power' in motivational psychology?
Answer: The desire to control or influence others. One of three basic human needs in achievement motivation.
Flashcard 20: Which model of motivation suggests that behavior is a result of individual expectations of success?
Answer: Expectancy-Value Theory. Combines expectation of success with value of the outcome.
Flashcard 21: Identify the theory that involves motivation through unconscious desires.
Answer: Psychoanalytic Theory. Freud's theory emphasizing unconscious drives and conflicts.
Flashcard 22: What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law state about arousal and performance?
Answer: Optimal performance occurs at moderate levels of arousal. Too little or too much arousal impairs performance.
Flashcard 23: Identify the motivational state characterized by a lack of intention to act.
Answer: Amotivation. Complete absence of motivation to engage in activity.
Flashcard 24: What is the main focus of Achievement Goal Theory?
Answer: The role of goals in motivation and how they affect behavior. Different goal orientations lead to different behavioral patterns.
Flashcard 25: What is the primary focus of the Goal-Setting Theory?
Answer: The impact of setting specific and challenging goals on motivation. Specific, challenging goals enhance performance more than vague ones.
Flashcard 26: Which theory emphasizes the importance of unconscious desires in motivation?
Answer: Psychoanalytic Theory. Freud's approach focusing on unconscious drives and conflicts.
Flashcard 27: What is the definition of homeostasis in motivation?
Answer: The body's tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state. Organisms naturally seek equilibrium and stability.
Flashcard 28: Identify the psychological concept defined by the need for achievement.
Answer: A desire for significant accomplishment and mastery of skills. Drive to excel and accomplish challenging goals.
Flashcard 29: In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, what are the two types of factors?
Answer: Hygiene factors and Motivators. Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction; motivators create satisfaction.
Flashcard 30: Identify the term describing motivation influenced by personal standards and ideals.
Answer: Intrinsic motivation. Self-driven behavior based on personal values and interests.