In the case of stimulus motives, organisms seek?

Motivation and Emotion SOSC 2 General Psychology

2. • Getting away from it all by going on a vacation from all sensory input for a few hours is relaxing. • People feel hunger due to contractions (“pangs”) in the stomach. • Fashion magazines can contribute to eating disorders among women. • Money can’t buy you happiness. • You may be able to fool a lie detector by biting your tongue or squiggling your toes.

3. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION

these are common warning signs of overtraining syndrome:

washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy

mild leg soreness, general aches, and pains

pain in muscles and joints

sudden drop in performance

insomnia

headaches

decreased immunity (increased number of colds, and sore throats)

decrease in training capacity/intensity

moodiness and irritability

depression

loss of enthusiasm for the sport

decreased appetite

increased incidence of injuries.

a compulsive need to exercise