PSYCH 120 EXAM #3 STUDY GUIDE
Intrinsic motivation - Answers - the pursuit of activity because of internal factors
Extrinsic motivation - Answers - the pursuit of an activity because of external factors
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answers - We are motivated by needs not being met,
from the bottom and working upward to self-actualization
Drive theory - Answers - organisms seek to exist in a state of homeostasis within
various biological needs
Primary drive - Answers - those that are biological and innate
Secondary drive - Answers - those that are conditioned and learned
Optimal arousal theory - Answers - we are motivated to maintain an optimal level of
physiological and psychological arousal
Self-determination theory - Answers - we are motivated by intrinsic goals, and want to
feel like we are in control of our destiny
Goals - Answers - component of motivation
Approach goals - Answers - goals we seek or aspire towards
Avoidance goals - Answers - goals we want to avoid
Performance goals - Answers - performing well in front of others, being judged well
Mastery goals - Answers - increasing competence and skills
Approach-Approach Motivational Conflict - Answers - a choice between two appealing
activities or goals
Avoidance-Avoidance Motivational Conflict - Answers - choosing between the "lesser of
evils"
Approach-Avoidance Motivational Conflict - Answers - choice has both positive and
negative outcomes
Personality - Answers - long-standing traits and patterns that propel individuals to
consistently think, feel, and behave in specific ways
Intrinsic motivation - Answers - the pursuit of activity because of internal factors
Extrinsic motivation - Answers - the pursuit of an activity because of external factors
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answers - We are motivated by needs not being met,
from the bottom and working upward to self-actualization
Drive theory - Answers - organisms seek to exist in a state of homeostasis within
various biological needs
Primary drive - Answers - those that are biological and innate
Secondary drive - Answers - those that are conditioned and learned
Optimal arousal theory - Answers - we are motivated to maintain an optimal level of
physiological and psychological arousal
Self-determination theory - Answers - we are motivated by intrinsic goals, and want to
feel like we are in control of our destiny
Goals - Answers - component of motivation
Approach goals - Answers - goals we seek or aspire towards
Avoidance goals - Answers - goals we want to avoid
Performance goals - Answers - performing well in front of others, being judged well
Mastery goals - Answers - increasing competence and skills
Approach-Approach Motivational Conflict - Answers - a choice between two appealing
activities or goals
Avoidance-Avoidance Motivational Conflict - Answers - choosing between the "lesser of
evils"
Approach-Avoidance Motivational Conflict - Answers - choice has both positive and
negative outcomes
Personality - Answers - long-standing traits and patterns that propel individuals to
consistently think, feel, and behave in specific ways
