Motivation Vocab

3. a trait that describes a person's ability to tolerate a lack of external stimuli
9. the level of mental stimulation that allows a person to perform at their best
10. produces and releases several hormones that help carry out important bodily functions
11. a hormone that increases appetite and is often called the "hunger hormone"
15. things that are outside of a person or business and can impact them in a positive or negative way
19. a personality trait that involves seeking out new and unique experiences that challenge the mind and senses
20. when someone is motivated to do something in order to gain a reward or avoid a punishment
22. the physical feeling that you need to eat
24. the inability to control inappropriate or unwanted behaviors, such as making socially inappropriate comments or actions
25. the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment, allowing it to survive and function properly

1. a psychological conflict that occurs when someone must choose between two desirable options
2. controlled by the physiological signals that convey energy and nutrient needs
4. a psychological situation where a person must choose between two options that are both undesirable
5. a theory of motivation that states that people are motivated to reduce physiological imbalances, or "drives"
6. the drive to engage in activities that are enjoyable or interesting without external rewards or incentives
7. the feeling or state of being sated
8. a theory that studies how people are motivated, develop, and experience wellness
12. a personality theory that describes the tendency to seek out new and intense experiences
13. a structure deep in your brain, acts as your body's smart control coordinating center
14. a psychological state where someone is both drawn to and repelled by the same goal or object
16. a psychological theory that explains how people seek to maintain an optimal level of physiological arousal
17. theory that suggests that external rewards and punishments are the primary cause of an individual's behavior
18. performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a certain point
21. an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli
23. a hormone that helps regulate body weight by signaling the brain to feel full and adjust food intake