AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The idea that our interpretation of a stimulus or event is influenced by comparison with a neutral “normal, “ based on previous experience. For example, in WI, we get excited by 40-degree whether in February, but not in July.
A
Adaptation-level phenomenon
B
Relative deprivation
C
catharsis
D
subjective well-being
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -James-Lange theory Theory that our experience of emotion is our awareness of our physiological responses to emotion-arousing stimuli.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Sensation Seeking. The most widely studied trait in the research on horror is sensation seeking.

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