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intrinsic motivation

perform a task or activity because it is enjoyable

extrinsic motivation

perform a task or activity because it will lead to an external reward

set point

a major determinant of body weight


genetically programmed basal metabolic rate that determines how we burn calories

fact

hypothalamus in the brain is involved in the regulation of appetite

bulimia

person eats very large quantities (binges) of high calorie food and then purges it (vomiting, laxatives)

anorexia

person eats very little and is still afraid of putting on weight. distorted body image makes them think they are fat even when they are underweight

need for affiliation

to be with others, love others, make friends. a universal need that is important for survival

who important hormones

vasopressin and oxytocin influence feelings of love, caring, and trust

role of endorphins

released when separated mouse is reconnected to the other mother

proximity

we tend to select from people who live, study, or work close to us

similarity

we tend to select people who are similar to us in appearance, attitudes, values, beliefs, personality, and interests

passion

euphoria and sexual excitement

intimacy

feeling close to and understood by loved one

commitment

long term loyalty

romantic love

passion and intimacy

companionate love

intimacy and commitment

friendship

intimacy

infatuation

passion

empty love

commitment

secure

rarely jealous or worried about

avoidant

distrustful and avoid intimacy

anxious ambivalent

want to be close but worry that they will be abandoned

fact

human sexuality is a blend of biological, psychological, and cultural factors

testosterone

promotes sexual desire in men and women.

the compromise view

mens sexual behavior is more biologically driven and women sexual desire and expression of sexuality and socially and culturally driven

Males have evolved to be

socially dominant


promiscuous


youth and beauty, younger partners


sexual novelty

Women have evolved to be

Monogamous


be choosy about a partner


prefer security to novelty

Psychological motives that influence sexual behavior

pleasure


intimacy


attaining a goal


insecurity


partner approval


peer approval

fact

riskier sexual behavior is associated with extrinsic motives such as peer approval

Consenting to sex for non-sexual reasons

Men to prove their masculinity


woman to preserve a relationship (especially anxiously attached women)

gender roles determine:

what is considered appropriate sexual behavior

is sex good or bad


which body parts are erotic


which sexual acts are exotic or repulsive





performance goals

seeking praise for good performance and avoiding criticism.


praising students for intelligence and ability rather than effort


perceive intelligence and ability as fixed traits


give up when they fail

mastery (learning) goals

improving knowledge, competence and skill


more persistent


utilize deep and elaborate processing of study material


enjoy learning

fact

praising children for intelligence rather than effort can lead them to develop performance goals rather than mastery goals

self efficacy

how competent do you believe you are



how do we learn to believe in ourselves?

successful past experiences


learning to overcome failures


role models we can relate to


encouragement by others