AP Psychology

MESH/Personality: Motivations

february 12, 2020

Allison Powell

Allison Powell



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We will be discussing theories of motivation and specific topics in motivation from AP Psychology Unit 7. The following terms will be covered: Motivation, Instincts, Incentives, Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic, Overjustification Effect, Self-efficacy, Internal vs. external locus of control, Achievement motivation, Drive reduction theory, Primary vs. secondary drives, Arousal theory, Yerkes-Dodson Law, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Self-actualization, Cognitive dissonance theory, Leon Festinger, Hypothalamus, Lateral vs. ventromedial hypothalamus, Insulin, Leptin, Orexin, Ghrelin, Obestatin and PYY, Set point, Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, Obesity, Estrogen and testosterone, Alfred Kinsey, Masters and Johnson, Sexual response cycle, Affiliation motivation



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