AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Humanistic Theory of motivation states that
A
you copy what other people do in order to achieve a sense of motivation.
B
in order to achieve goals your basic biological needs must be met first e.g. food, water.
C
You need a reward for completing tasks.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These most basic human survival needs include food and water, sufficient rest, clothing and shelter, overall health, and reproduction. Maslow states that these basic physiological needs must be addressed before humans move on to the next level of fulfillment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Humanistic Theory Maslow’s hierarchy suggests that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs. For example, people are first motivated to fulfill basic biological needs for food and shelter, then to progress through higher needs like safety, love, and esteem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maslow’s theory explained that every person is born with a set of basic needs: (1) physiological, (2) safety (3) belongingness or love, (4) self-esteem, and (5) self-actualization. He theorized that higher needs emerge as the lower-level needs are met.

Detailed explanation-4: -#1: Physiological Needs Physiological needs are the lowest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. They are the most essential things a person needs to survive. They include the need for shelter, water, food, warmth, rest, and health.

Detailed explanation-5: -Abraham Maslow is considered to be the father of Humanistic Psychology, also known as the “Third Force". Humanistic Psychology incorporatesaspects of both Behavioral Psychology and Psychoanalytic Psychology.

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