Motivation and Emotion in Psychology: Short Questions
Some short question/answer pairs based on the topic of “REMEMBERING: Motivation and Emotion in Psychology”:
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Q: What is intrinsic motivation?
A: Intrinsic motivation refers to the inherent desire to engage in an activity because it is inherently satisfying or interesting. -
Q: How does extrinsic motivation differ from intrinsic motivation?
A: Extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors, such as rewards or punishment, while intrinsic motivation arises from internal satisfaction or interest. -
Q: What is the emotional enhancement effect in memory?
A: The emotional enhancement effect suggests that emotional arousal during encoding can enhance memory consolidation, leading to better recall of emotionally charged events. -
Q: What are flashbulb memories?
A: Flashbulb memories are vivid and detailed recollections of significant and emotionally charged events. -
Q: How does mood-congruent memory work?
A: Mood-congruent memory refers to the tendency to recall information that is congruent with one’s current emotional state. -
Q: What is goal-directed memory?
A: Goal-directed memory refers to the phenomenon where individuals remember information that is relevant to a specific goal or purpose they have. -
Q: How can arousal states influence memory?
A: High arousal states can enhance attention and memory for emotionally significant events. -
Q: How do emotion regulation strategies affect memory?
A: Effective emotion regulation strategies can lead to more adaptive memory outcomes, while maladaptive strategies may result in memory distortions or biases. -
Q: What role does emotion play in decision-making based on past experiences?
A: Emotions associated with past experiences can guide current choices and behaviors, influencing decision-making processes. -
Q: How can motivation influence the process of remembering?
A: Motivation provides the drive and purpose for remembering specific information, shaping what information is encoded and retrieved in memory.