AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The instinct theory states that organisms are motivated by a variety of innate tendencies that determine behavior (instincts). Which of the following is an example of this theory?
A
a little girl plays with a doll instead of a truck
B
newly hatched sea turtles head to the ocean
C
husband typically drives instead of the wife
D
father is the primary caregiver of a couple’s new baby
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A common example used to explain the Instinct Theory is that a human mother will attempt to provide comfort to a baby who has been crying all night and will not sleep until she sees that the baby is calm and asleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -In animals, instincts are inherent tendencies to engage spontaneously in a particular pattern of behavior. Examples of this include a dog shaking after it gets wet, a sea turtle seeking out the ocean after hatching, or a bird migrating before the winter season.

Detailed explanation-3: -In psychology, the definition of the instinct theory of motivation refers to the concept that all humans are evolutionarily designed in a way that helps them survive. People are born with innate traits that allow them to behave naturally. These are instincts that drive a person’s decisions and behaviors.

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.

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