Motivation+and+Emotion


 * [|Motivation and Emotion Resources here]**


 * Motivation and Emotion Learning Objectives**

Essential Questions:
 * 1) ** What is the most important motivation for human behavior? Why would people answer this question differently? Think of age, culture, biological state etc….. **
 * What motivates human beings and animals to do things? What role does biology play?
 * Compare and contrast motivational theories (e.g., drive reduction theory, arousal theory, general adaptation theory), including the strengths and weaknesses of each.
 * Describe classic research findings in specific motivation systems (e.g., eating, sex, social))
 * How and why do we experience hunger?
 * How does motivation play a role in the workplace? (work and achievement)
 * 1) ** How and why do we experience stress? Discuss theories of stress and the effects of stress on psychological and physical well-being . **
 * 2) ** How and why do we experience emotions? Compare and contrast major theories of emotion (e.g.,James–Lange, Cannon–Bard, Schachter two-factor theory) **
 * Describe how cultural influences shape emotional expression, including variations in body language.
 * Identify key contributors in the psychology of motivation and emotion (e.g.William James, Alfred Kinsey, Abraham Maslow, Stanley Schachter, Hans Selye, Caroll Izard)

**Key terms/people:** //Motivations, Instincts, Drive reduction theory, Need, Drive, Primary drives, Secondary drives, Homeostasis, Arousal theory, homeostasis, Yerkes-Dodson law, Opponenent-process theory of motivation, Incentives, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Self-actualization, Lateral hypothalamus, Ventromedial hypothalamus, Set-point theory, Bulimia, Anorexia, Obesity, Coolidge Effect, Achievement motivation, Extrinsic motivators, Intrinsic motivators, Self-Fulfilling prophecy, Learned helplessness, basal metabolic rate, cortisol, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, B lymphocytes, T lymphocytes, microphages, Psychoneuroimmunology, Psychophysiological illness, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, flight-or-flight response, Catharsis hypothesis, Feel-good, do good phenomenon, adaptation-level phenomenon, relative deprivation principle, diminishing returns phenomenon, display rules, nucleus accumbens, Management theory, Approach-approach conflict, Avoidance-avoidance conflict, Approach-avoidance conflict, Cannon-Bard theory, James-Lange theory of emotion, Two-factor theory, General adaptation syndrome (GAS): Alarm, resistance and exhaustion, anterior cingulated cortex, health psychology, burnout, Type A, Type B, Charles Darwin, Abraham Maslow, William Masters, Virginia Johnson, Alfred Kinsey, William James, Carl Lange, Walter Cannon, Philip Bard, Stanley Schachter, Thomas Holmes, Richard Rahe, Hans Seyle, Henry Murray, Robert Zajonc, Richard Lazarus, Caroll Izard//

= Day 1 = 1. What motivates you to do what you do? Why did you come to school today? Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation. 2. Of the 4 theories of motivation which do you think is the most powerful motivator in your life and why? (instinct/evolution, drive reduction, optimum arousal, Maslow's self-actualization or, other part of his hierarchy of needs
 * Do Now:**

Discuss


 * Questions for the day:**
 * 1) **What is the most important motivation for human behavior? Why would people answer this question differently? Think of age, culture, biological state etc…..**
 * What motivates human beings and animals to do things? What role does biology play?
 * Compare and contrast motivational theories (e.g., drive reduction theory, arousal theory, general adaptation theory), including the strengths and weaknesses of each.
 * Describe classic research findings in specific motivation systems (e.g., eating, sex, social))
 * How and why do we experience hunger?
 * How does motivation play a role in the workplace? (work and achievement)

Additional presentation with more text to help you review if you like: [|Motivation]
 * Presentation: [|Motivation and Emotion](we will do motivation first) **


 * Review Crash Course: **

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**Homework:** Read the textbook section on Motivation (pp420-457) and watch the video lectures below on motivation and work. Also answer the following questions: Watch all 5 video lectures on motivation and answer the following questions:

1. What are the 4 theories of motivation? Explain how they work and give an example of why someone might be motivated to do something according to each theory.

2. How do physiology and psychology play a role in hunger? (Also how might each play a role in eating disorders?)

3. How do physiology and psychology play a role in the motivation for humans to have sex? (discuss why teen pregnancy is more prevalent in the U.S. in your response) As you watch, make note of the following key terms to include in your responses.


 * Important Concepts:** drive, need, incentive, push and pull, Yerkes Dodoson's arousal theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization, lateral hypothalamus, ventromedial hypothalamus, homeostasis, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, set point, BMI, obesity, glucose, leptin, ghrelin, orexin, set point theory


 * Motivation and Hunger lectures by Amanda Rice: **

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= Day 2: Motivation Review =
 * Do Now:** [|Practice FRQ]

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The Secret to Happiness? Flow! media type="youtube" key="YUOJFB6ZGQQ" width="560" height="315"
 * 1. Flow: What is it? Have you ever experienced it?**

2. Other questions on motivation and work?


 * HW: Study for Exam!**


 * [|Practice MC Exam] (this includes emotion too, which is NOT on your exam)**

= Day 3: Motivation Exam =

= Day 4: Emotion =


 * 1. Go over test**
 * 2. Review Emotions via[| ppt here]**

For today, you will be placed into groups of 3 to complete the activities below:
 * 3. Start Daily Group work**


 * Activity 1: **
 * 1. Why do you think some people seek out fear? (Do you seek out fear?) Use what you learned about the psychology of fear and your own research to support your response. You can use this post about [|Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder races]in your response. Or this post about [|why some brains enjoy fear.] Or talk about personal experience in combination with the resources.**


 * Discuss with your group**

Check out this [|website about happiness and money] and register at [|beyond the purchase]. Then take one of the quizzes to see how your purchases impact yoru happiness. There are a few quizzes to choose from. Prepare to share your thoughts.
 * 2. What is necessary for happiness?** What do you think you need in your life to be happy as an adult?


 * 3. Read this [|article about people wanting to earn]more than they could possible spend. Why do you think this happens? Do you think that you are driven to earn more money than you need? Why?**

Finally discuss: What have you learned about emotions from today? How do environment AND biology play a role in the way we experience emotion and how we choose to live our lives?

Review emotion content.


 * [|Group/Partner Quiz (if time)]**


 * Homework:**
 * Optional Review: Watch Emotion Lectures (START WITH EMOTION NOTES 1,2,AND 3 AND THEN WATCH THEORIES OF EMOTION PARTS 1 AND 2),**
 * Review Reading on Emotion on pp 459-515 **
 * and answer the following questions:**
 * 1. What are the biological processes and structures involved in processing emotions? (you must mention specific parts of the brain and body involved) **
 * 2. What role do biology AND psychology play in fear? (you must mention specific parts of the brain and body involved)**
 * 3. How does biology, psychology, and social environment influence out experiences of happiness, sadness and anger?**
 * 4. What are the 5 theories of emotion discussed and which do you agree with most? Why does it make sense to you? Give an example of how someone might experience fear according to this theory.**

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 * Emotion Lectures **

= Day 5: Stress content and Review for entire unit =
 * [|Review ppt here on Emotion and Stress]**


 * Do Now:** Where does stress come from? What causes stress for you? How do you deal with it?

**Question for the Day:**

1. Discuss theories of stress and the effects of stress on psychological and physical well-being.

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How to Make Stress Your Best Friend: media type="youtube" key="RcGyVTAoXEU" width="560" height="315"

Crash Course Episodes for Motivation, Emotion and Stress: media type="youtube" key="4KbSRXP0wik" width="560" height="315"

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 * Stress **




 * Other materials for review:** Make sure you go through the powerpoints below to be adequately prepared for the unit exam!
 * [|Motivation and Emotion PPT Presentation]**


 * [|Emotion Stress and Health PPT Presentation]**


 * Additional Optional Review:**

[|Discovering Psychology: Motivation and Emotion]

[|Emotion Notes]

[|Additional materials from another AP Psych class]


 * Optional extra videos:**

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (Note: This is NOT the same as Drive Reduction Theory!) media type="custom" key="24619652"

= Day 6: Emotion, Stress and Health Exam! =