AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called
A
needs.
B
incentives.
C
set points.
D
drives.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Incentives-positive or negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Incentive: a positive or negative environment stimulus that motivates behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reinforcements are environmental stimuli that increase behaviors, whereas punishments are stimuli that decrease behaviors.

Detailed explanation-4: -The incentive theory of motivation states external rewards and punishments are the primary cause of an individual’s behavior, as opposed to internal factors. This theory evolved out of the classical conditioning school of behaviorism.

Detailed explanation-5: -There is a big difference between incentive and motivation. Incentive depends entirely on the promise of something external. Motivation is internal. If your work force isn’t proud of either their efforts or their results, your work force is temporary.

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