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25 Cards in this Set
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Motivation
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Need or desire that energized behavior
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Instinct
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Unlearned behavior, usually complex
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Drive-Reduction Theory
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A psychological need that creates a drive to satisfy urges
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Homeostasis
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Maintain a balanced internal state
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Incentive
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Environmental stimulus that motivates behavior
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Hierarchy of Needs
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Maslow; a pyramid of human needs
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Glucose
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Sugar that provides energy for the body
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Set Point
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A set weight thermostat
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Basic Metabolic Rate
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Body's resting rate of engergy
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Eating disorder; diet/starves themselves
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Bulimia Nervosa
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Eating disorder; binge eats then vomits
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Sexual Response Cycle
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Four stages of sexual responding
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Refractory Period
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The resting period after orgasm
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Sexual Disorder
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Impairs sexual arousal and function
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Estrogen
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Female sex hormone
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Testosterone
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Male sex hormone
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Sexual Orientation
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Sexual attraction towards a sex
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Flow
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Involved, focused state of mind
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Industrial-Organization Psychology (IOP)
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Apply psychology concepts to max potential, usually in workplaces
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Personnel Psychology
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Sub field of IOP, focused on selection and development
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Organizational Psychology
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Examines organization influences in the workplace
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Structured Interviews
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Asks the same questions to all applicants
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Achievement Motivation
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Desire for significant achievement
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Task Leadership
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Goal orientated leadership
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Social Leadership
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Group orientated leadership
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