Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Psychology

SS10.P.12

Describe the role of motivation and emotion in human behavior.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The ways in which they are motivated to action in multiple domains.
  • An understanding of differences and similarities among cultures and between genders.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Summarize the complex theories of motivation into simpler, yet still accurate, terms.
  • Evaluate the theories of motivation by considering the relative contributions of each theory to a complete understanding of motivated behavior.
  • Assess one's own level of motivation and emotional expression by carrying out multistep procedures and analyzing the resulting data in light of research presented in the text.
  • Evaluate the reasoning behind major theories of motivated behavior and emotional expression by considering the methodology, context, and perspective of the researchers/theorists.
  • Synthesize evidence to provide an overarching and multivariate explanation for a motivated behavior (i.e., eating behavior, achievement motivation), resolving conflicting information where necessary.
  • Synthesize research and information to provide a reasoned argument for the impact of gender and culture on emotional expression.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are differences among theories of motivation and emotion.
  • There are complexities involved in explaining motivated behavior and emotional expression.
  • There are similarities and differences among people regarding motivated behavior and emotional expression.
  • Culture and gender can influence emotional expression and motivate behavior.

Vocabulary

  • motivation
  • instinct
  • drive reduction theory
  • homeostasis
  • incentive
  • hierarchy of needs
  • flow
  • achievement motivation
  • intrinsic motivation
  • extrinsic motivation
  • James-Lange theory of emotion
  • Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
  • Schachter's two-factor theory of
  • emotion
  • catharsis
  • feel good-do good phenomenon
  • adaptation level phenomenon
  • self actualization
  • emotion
  • relative deprivation
  • arousal theory
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