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Instinct theory |
tries to explain why humans do things but it fails to explain most human motives |
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Drive Reduction Theory |
- dominates our behaviors Things we do to get rid of "the itch" We drink when we are thirsty, we eat when we are hungry Goes along with homeostasis, or that balanced state in your body |
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Hedonistic Theory |
We seek out the pleasurable and we avoid the pain; we seek optimal levels of arousal and we are like machines |
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Maslow |
What we need, 5 levels: Physiological - we need these first before we get anything else (food, water, sex, sleep) Safety - security of body, employment, resources, morality Love/belonging - friendship, family, sexual intimacy Esteem - self-esteem, self-confidence, respect for others Self-actualization - morality, creativity, problem solving, lack of prejudice There are holes in this, people will jump levels all the time Ex) man who sacrifices himself to save others after a plane crash, he sough after others before himself |
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Hunger |
If we do not have stomachs, we are still hungry, there is still a drive in the brain to eat that still "feels" hunger This drive is hardwired into our brains |
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Obesity: |
Obesity: weight thermostat - our body is always trying to get back to that set point, but maybe in the brain (genetics) cause more of the obesity issue Obese people are less likely to get jobs Obese women have less chance of getting a job compared to obese men |
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Sex |
4 stages: Excitement - aroused state Plateau - peak excitement Orgasm - contractions all over body Resolution - men cannot achieve orgasm again for a set period of time |
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Arousal |
Men's amygdala is firing off more in the brain than women when it comes to sex - the amygdala is associated with emotions |
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Pregnancy |
American teens have way more pregnancy Why? Not as much education as needed is given, parents feel awkward about talking about it Also goes along with idea of invulnerability - teens think they are invincible Minimal communication leads to mistaken ideas about pregnancy and the vulnerability to it - when parents don’t talk about it, that makes things worse Guilt = less use of contraceptive Alcohol - obvious Media - you never hear talk of condoms |
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Erotic Plasticity |
Women are way more open to bisexual attractions A high sex drive among men is associated with an increased attraction to women A high sex drive among women is associated with an increased attraction to BOTH men and women |
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Homosexuality |
Is it nature or nurture? Science says it is more nature and biological Those that accept it as such^^ are more accepting of homosexuality |
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Ostracism |
- leaving someone out; THIS IS A BAD THING Physical and emotional pain are one in the same when it comes to ostracism; the exact same part of the brain lights up!! We are all sociable by nature, we like to feel ties with people, and when we are ostracized it leads to illness, suicide, mental disorders, etc. Facebook and "likes" - your Facebook profile reflects your personality |
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Motivation at Work |
A job - a way to pay the bills Work or career - way to advance from one position to a better position A calling - a fulfilling and socially useful activity These people find the most satisfaction from their work |
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Flow |
You get in to something and you get so in to it that you lose track of time Focused sate of consciousness with a diminished awareness of time and space resulting in an optimum state of skill You do your best work in this state! It is not always a good thing Ex) binge watching TV shows |
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Achievement Motivation |
Desire for significant accomplishment - it is what drives us in life, our passion to succeed, allows us to get in to a state of flow more often When you do a |
