Psychology Chapter 13: Motivation and Emotion

3. The __________-process theory is the idea that an intense emotion often is followed by its opposite.
5. Something external given in response to the attainment of a goal, such as good grades, is called __________ rewards.
6. A state in which there is little or no sensory stimulation is called sensory __________.
8. The cognitive-__________ theory suggests that people make attitudinal changes to reduce the tension that occurs when their thoughts and attitudes are inconsistent with their actions.
9. Behavior patterns genetically transmitted from generation to generation.
10. The view that people need to organize their perceptions, opinions, and beliefs in a harmonious manner is called __________ theory.
11. A condition in which we require something we lack.
13. The desire to join with others and be a part of something larger than oneself.
14. States of feeling that involve physical arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.
17. A stimulus that moves a person to behave in ways designed to accomplish a specific goal.

1. The state in which a person's thoughts and behaviors match his or her beliefs and the expectation of others is called cognitive __________.
2. The tendency to maintain a state of equilibrium in the body.
4. The desire to persevere with work in order to reach personal goals is called __________ motivation.
7. A condition characterized by excessive body fat.
8. The forces that motivate an organism to take action.
12. Internal rewards, such as self-satisfaction, that are given in response to the attainment of a goal are called __________ rewards.
15. Desires for stimulation are known as stimulus __________.
16. The need to become what one believes he or she is capable of being is called __________-actualization.