PSYC 363 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Motivation, Bsc Young Boys, Limbic System
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Emotional regulation-ability to control when and how emotions are expressed. Can be more in general like i"m a good person. : self-concept: person"s understanding of who they are, incorporating self-esteem, physical appearance, personality, and various personal growth. Neurological advances: growth of prefrontal cortex at about ages 4 or 5: myelination of limbic system permits more emotional control. Improved behaviors and abilities: longer attention span and improved capacity for self- control. Intrinsic motivation- drive or reason to pursue a goal (such as wanting to be smart and become successful at a certain skill because you want to be better. ) Extrinsic motivation- drive or reason to pursue a goal (to get a reward or to receive praise. ) Goals for emotion regulation are important in certain cultures. Examples: u. s (overcome fear. , puerto rico (modify anger. , china (temper pride. , japan (control selfishness, native american (overcome impatience) Externalizing problems: involves expressing powerful feelings through uncontrolled physical or verbal outbursts, by lashing out at other people.
