PSY 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Scuba Diving, Thematic Apperception Test
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Biology & sexual orientation: psychological explanations for homosexuality unsupported, homosexual behaviour documented in over 450 species and may be somewhat heritable in men, biological inquiries have involved: Pro: would make it a product of nature not choice. Con: people against homosexuality will perceive it as a biological defect that should be eradicated. Not fully explained by meeting survival needs. A learned motive to meet personal standards of success and excellence in a chosen area. Originally measured by variation of the projective thematic apperception test (tat) Immortality: there are additional motives that lead us to certain accomplishments, truth, autonomy, security. Goals framed in terms of desired outcomes or experiences, such as learning to scuba dive. Goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences, such as trying not to look foolish in public: performance goals. Concerned primarily with being judged favourably and avoiding criticism: mastery (learning) goals.
