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Motivation and Emotion

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Biopsychology

Part of the book series: Introductory Psychology ((IPS))

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Abstract

By the end of this chapter you will be able to:

  • distinguish between examples of homeostatic and nonhomeostatic motivation;

  • understand the physiological basis of emotion, and the psychological recognition of emotions in the self and others; and

  • compare and contrast a number of theories of emotion.

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© 1997 Sheila Hayward

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Hayward, S. (1997). Motivation and Emotion. In: Biopsychology. Introductory Psychology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13885-2_5

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