MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS
MOTIVATION AND EMOTION
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arousal should be kept balanced e.g. if you are bored, play a game or if you are very excited, take part in a calming activity.
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you should follow internal desires e.g. if you are thirsty get a drink.
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you need a reward for completing tasks.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Definition: The arousal theory of motivation suggests that people are driven to perform actions in order to maintain an optimum level of physiological arousal. According to the arousal theory of motivation, each person has a unique arousal level that is right for them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of arousal theory include: If our arousal levels drop too low, we might seek stimulation by going out to a nightclub with friends. If our arousal levels become too elevated and we become overstimulated, we might be motivated to select a relaxing activity such as going for a walk or taking a nap.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ‘inverted U’ theory proposes that sporting performance improves as arousal levels increase but that there is a threshold point. Any increase in arousal beyond the threshold point will worsen performance. At low arousal levels, performance quality is low.
Detailed explanation-4: -To then try to get back to their optimum level, the athlete is over-aroused and has to become under-aroused again to then build up to the optimum level. A sporting example is in football. When they are under-aroused, they aren’t paying attention as they are as they could be distracted by their surroundings.