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Motivation

inferred process within a person or animal that causes movement either toward a goal of away from an unpleasant situation

intrinsic motivation

pursuit of an activity for its own sake

extrinsic motivation

pursuit of an activity for external rewards, such as money or fame

set point

genetically influenced weight range for an individual; maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism

bulimia

eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive eating followed by forced vomiting or use of laxatives

anorexia

characterized by fear of being fat, distorted body image, reduced consumption of food and emaciation

endorphins

chemical substances in the nervous system, similiar in structure and action to opiates, involved in pain reduction, pleasure, and memory, and are known technically as endogenous opioid peptides

proximity effect

people nearest geographically are most likely dearest

similarity effect

similarity in looks, attitudes, beliefs etc is attractive to human beings; we tend to choose friends and loved ones who are most like us

attachment theory of love

attachment styles as adults derive in large part from how their parents cared for them

sexual script

set of implicit rules that specify proper sexual behaviour for a person in a given situation, varying depending on gender, age, religion, social status and peer group

thematic apperception test (tat)

projective test that asks respondents to interpret a series of drawings showing scenes of people; usually scored for unconscious motives, such as need for power or achievement

approach goals

goals framed in terms of desired outcomes or experiences

avoidance goals

goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences