Motivation and Emotion
Nagaland Board · Class 11 · Psychology
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What is motivation? Define the term and explain its Latin origin.
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Motivation is the process that explains what 'moves' behavior. It is derived from the Latin word 'movere', which means movement or activity. Motivation refers to the general states that enable us to m…
Describe the motivational cycle with its four main components.
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The motivational cycle consists of: 1) Need - a lack or deficit of some necessity, 2) Drive - a state of tension or arousal produced by the need, 3) Goal-directed behavior - random activities energize…
What are the two main types of motives? How are they related?
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The two main types of motives are: 1) Biological motives (physiological motives) - guided by physiological mechanisms of the body, 2) Psychosocial motives - primarily learned from interactions with en…
What is an instinct? Give examples of common human instincts.
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Instincts are inborn patterns of behavior that are biologically determined rather than learned. They are innate tendencies found in all members of a species that direct behavior in predictable ways. C…
What factors trigger hunger? Explain both internal and external stimuli.
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Internal stimuli for hunger include: stomach contractions, low blood glucose concentration, low protein levels, amount of stored fats, and nerve impulses from the liver. External stimuli include: arom…
How is thirst regulated in the human body?
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Thirst is triggered by: 1) Loss of water from cells (dehydration), 2) Reduction of blood volume. When water is lost from bodily fluids, it leaves the interior of cells. The anterior hypothalamus conta…
How does the sex drive differ from other primary motives like hunger and thirst?
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Sex drive differs from other primary motives in three ways: 1) Sexual activity is not necessary for individual survival, 2) Homeostasis is not the goal of sexual activity, 3) Sex drive develops with a…
Define need for affiliation and explain when it is aroused.
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Need for affiliation is the motivation for social contact - seeking other human beings and wanting to be close to them both physically and psychologically. It is aroused when individuals feel threaten…
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