Unit 8 - Motivation, Emotion, and Stress

Module 37
Module 37 Powerpoint
Objective 8-1: Define motivation, and describe the various perspectives from which psychologists approach motivation (instincts and evolutionary psychology, drive-reduction and homeostasis, optimum arousal/Yerkes-Dodson law, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs)
Module 38
Module 38 Powerpoint
Objective 8-2: Discuss the physiological causes of hunger (glucose, set point, basal metabolic rate, hunger hormones), and explain factors that influence hunger and obesity (taste preferences, situational influences, genetic factor, activity factors)
Module 39
​Module 39 Powerpoint
Objective 8-3: Discuss the physiology of sex including the sex response cycle and refractory period, and influences on sexual motivation (sexual dysfunction, paraphilia, estrogen, testosterone) and external and internal/imagined stimuli
Module 40
Module 40 Powerpoint
Objective 8-4: Describe evidence that points to our human need to belong or affiliation need, including benefits of belonging, ostracism, and the influence of mobile networks and social media
Module 41
Module 41 Powerpoint
Objective 8-5: Compare and contrast major theories of emotion (Lange theory, cognitive appraisal theory, Schachter two-factor theory, Cannon-Bard theory, opponent process theory)
Module 42
Module 42 Powerpoint
Objective 8-6: Describe how emotions are expressed between genders and cultures, and how facial expressions impact our feelings
Module 43
Module 43 Powerpoint
Objective 8-7: Identify the causes of stress, and how to cope with stress
Module 44
Module 44 Powerpoint
Objective 8-8: Identify the physiological and psychological impacts of stress

Extra Credit - Unit 8

Below are links to articles, videos, and podcasts on topics covered during Unit 7. For every article, video, or podcast that you read/watch/listen to AND complete the questions for, you will get an extra 100 on HW or classwork that you did not score on. When you submit, be sure to email or turn in the following document: extra-credit!