AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Instinct Theory of motivation
A
comes from an internal need to do something e.g. get a drink if thirsty.
B
is based on evolution and natural desires e.g. migration
C
is based on the need for acceptance.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Instinct Theory of Motivation views biological or genetic programming as the cause of motivation. This claim means that all humans have the same motivations due to our similar biological programming. This theory says that the root of all motivations is the motivation to survive.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sigmund Freud’s Instinct Theory of Motivation Sigmund Freud’s belief was that human behavior was driven by two biological instincts: Eros, the life instinct such as sexual motivation. Thanatos, the death instinct such as aggression motivation.

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