PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology - Textbook

• Define intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
• Understand that instincts, drive reduction, self-efficacy, and social motives have all been proposed as theories of motivation
• Explain the basic concepts associated with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
• Describe how hunger and eating are regulated
• Differentiate between levels of overweight and obesity and the associated health consequences
• Explain the health consequences resulting from anorexia and bulimia nervosa
• Understand basic biological mechanisms regulating sexual behavior and motivation
• Appreciate the importance of Alfred Kinsey’s research on human sexuality
• Recognize the contributions that William Masters and Virginia Johnson’s research made to our understanding of the sexual response cycle
• Define sexual orientation and gender identity
• Explain the major theories of emotion
• Describe the role that limbic structures play in emotional processing
• Understand the ubiquitous nature of producing and recognizing emotional expression

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     10.1 Motivation
     10.2 Hunger and Eating
     10.3 Sexual Behavior
     10.4 Emotion

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