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motivation and hunger
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
11/14/2007

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Homeostasis
Definition
an equilbruin between two extremes
Term
Drive Reduction explanation
Definition
Motivated to satisfy drive and reduce tension
CAN NOT EXPLAIN ROLLERCOASTERS
Term
Homeostatic Motivation
Definition
maintain optimal level
Term
Incentive Explanation
Definition
to achieve pleasure/goals
Term
Metabolism
Definition
process by which cells use energy
Term
Glucose
monitered by?
low levels lead to?
controlled by?
Definition
energy source used by cells
liver
hunger
hypothalamus
Term
calorie
Definition
measure of energy
Term
active cell
Definition
stores a little bit of energy
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fat cell
Definition
glucose delievered when active cell is full
Term
Leptin
Definition
signals brain to reduce appetite
Term
set point
Definition
genetically determined cell size
Term
when cells reach set point?
Definition
release leptin
Term
Obesity
Definition
BMI is 30 or above
Term
causes of obesity?
Definition
low levels of metabolism
low levels of sertonin
insufficient feedback
Term
Can treat low levels of metabolism with?
Definition
Phentermine
Term
Can treat low levels of serotonin with?
Definition
Fenfluramine
Term
Satiety
Definition
feeling full
Term
Side effects of Phen-Fen
Definition
damage to heart valves
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Maslows Hiearchy of needs
Definition
self-actulzation
esteem
belonging/love
safety
Physiological
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