AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dr. Petra is a psychologist who explains motivation in terms of underlying physiological states.To which theory does Dr. Petra subscribe?
A
drive-reduction theory
B
actualization theory
C
social learning theory
D
instinct theory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the drive theory of motivation, people are motivated to take certain actions in order to reduce the internal tension that is caused by unmet needs. For example, you might be motivated to drink a glass of water in order to reduce the internal state of thirst.

Detailed explanation-2: -James-Lange theory of emotion (1880s) proposed that bodily changes come first and form the basis of an emotional experience. Thus, emotions are caused by bodily sensations (you become happier when you smile, you are afraid because you run).

Detailed explanation-3: -The drive-reduction theory of motivation emphasizes the internal states of the organism; however, the incentive theory stresses the role of the environment in motivating behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -It posits that organisms are motivated to reduce drives to maintain homeostasis. Here, a drive is any internal state that motivates an organism to satisfy a need. Drive-reduction theory is based on the idea that the primary motivation behind all human behaviour is to reduce ‘drives.

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