Motivation Theories That Use Internal Psychological Processes to Explain Behavior

question 10

Short Answer

Motivation theories that use internal psychological processes to explain behavior are ______________ theories.

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Definitions:

Walter Cannon

Walter Cannon was a physiologist who coined the term "fight or flight response" and made significant contributions to the understanding of the physiological response to stress.

Physiological Reactions

Physical responses of the body to internal or external stimuli, such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Emotional Reactions

Immediate responses to stimuli or events that are characterized by strong feelings, ranging from joy and love to anger and fear.

Sympathetic Arousal

The state of heightened physiological activity that prepares the body for action, part of the "fight or flight" response.