AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The arousal theory of motivation would be best for explaining why
A
recreational sky jumpers jump out of airplanes
B
hungry fisherman venture across dangerous waters
C
starvinfprisoners are preoccupied by thoughts of food
D
sexually active teens learn to practice effective birth control
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Option A-Motivation by arousal refers to the drive created by the need to be stimulated and feel a sense of activation. In the above examples, skydiving reflects such an experience with no absolute need being met in its engagement. Therefore, option A would be the appropriate choice.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Opponent-process theory of motivation explains the best why some people engage in high-risk activities, such as sky-diving or mountain climbing. This theory is based on the statement that classical conditioning is the foundation of our emotional reactions.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Arousal theory states that we seek an optimum level of excitement or arousal. People with high optimum levels of arousal will be drawn to high excitement behaviors, like bungee jumping.

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