What is the arousal theory?
People are motivated to increase or decrease their arousal to ideal levels
What is approach-avoidance conflict?
When one option has both positive and negative aspects
What is double approach-avoidance?
When there are two options with positive and negative aspects
What is exchange theory?
The rational choice theory in practice
What is the elaboration likelihood model?
Communication changes an individual's attitudes
What is money considered in terms of reinforcement?
Secondary reinforcer
What is drive theory?
The theory centered on the need to maintain homeostasis
What is self-verification?
The tendency to look for information that aligns with our own sense of self-concept and identity
What is locus of control?
The perceived control over a situation
What is the difference between internal and external locus of control?
Internal locus of control refers to perceiving control from within oneself, while external locus of control refers to perceiving control from external factors
What is the sociological concept of aging?
The lens of the eye becomes less flexible with age, leading to difficulty in seeing objects up close
What are cataracts?
Clouding of the lens of the eye with age