PSYC 101 Lecture 12: PSYCH 101 TH Oct 13
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Writing concept, between this class and thursday choose a concept (behavior) and apply to yourself or someone you know. See bb for class notes on motivation (slides) Important issues to consider of intelligence are validity and cultural biases. Validity: does an assessments measure what it claims to measure: school performance, complex careers, income, only predicts about 25% of variation. Privilege, motivation, access to internships, family contacts. Cultural biases: intelligences tests may penalize people for belonging to a particular culture or group. Western values (quick thinking versus reflection, speaking assertively) are considered important. Need or desire that energizes and direct behavior (typically towards a goal) Basic motivational concepts: drive reduction theory, optimal levels of arousal, hierarchy of needs. Drive reduction theory (*also influenced by incentives*: physiological need , drive to reduce the need , drive reducing behaviors , homeostasis. We are most likely to satisfy needs at the bottom (bottom up: humanistic approach; controversial. Perseverance and passion for very long-term goals.
