AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Marcelo has a good job, a nice house, and plenty of food. On weekends, he skydives for fun. His weekend behavior is best explained by which of the following theories?

A	Incentive
B	Drive-reduction
C	Instinct
D	Arousal
E	Two-factor

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Sensation Seeking. The most widely studied trait in the research on horror is sensation seeking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Cognitive theory of motivation suggests that motivation is the result of people’s thoughts, expectations, and goals. The cognitive theory of motivation focuses on how an individual’s cognitions influence their motivation.

Detailed explanation-3: -When arousal levels get too low, for example, a person might watch an exciting movie or go for a jog. When arousal levels get too high, on the other hand, a person would probably look for ways to relax such as meditating or reading a book. ex. arousal from a soccer game can fuel anger, which can descend into rioting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Motivation. The force that moves people to behave, think and feel the way they do. Instinct. An innate (unlearned) biological pattern of behavior that is assumed to be universal throughout a species.

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