HLTH273 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Achievement Orientation, Extraversion And Introversion, Anhedonia
10 Jul 2016
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Rec 205 test 2: what is need how does the concept of need relate to the concept of motivation. Need is a basic requirement for functioning and existence (check textbook) Which is often paired up with motivation because meeting a need is the mechanism behind motivation to do something. Tissues deficits; met by drinking, eating, resting, Need for optimal arousal; being bored might lead to seeking out novelty, challenge. The three fundamental psychological needs are: competence: its related to self-efficacy, the feeling tha one can bring about desired outcomes, agency, mastery. An example langers classic study of nursing home residents talking care of a plant resulted in people being more happier, more active, self initiatin-initiating. Other fundamental psychological needs ( e. g. , self esteem feeling, feelings of self-worth, belonging, acceptance) as reflections of social integration. How does research into a game called cyber ball relate to socio-meter hypothesis.
