AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The arousal theory of motivation suggests that people are driven to perform actions in order to maintain an optimum level of physiological arousal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Enjoying roller coasters is linked to sensation seeking – the tendency to enjoy varied, novel and intense physical experiences such as rock climbing and parachute jumping.

Detailed explanation-3: -The arousal theory of motivation states that people are motivated to seek out activities or situations that maintain or increase their level of arousal. Arousal can be thought of as a continuum, with low levels of arousal being associated with boredom and high levels of arousal being associated with anxiety.

Detailed explanation-4: -Optimal arousal is a psychological construct referring to a level of mental stimulation at which physical performance, learning, or temporary feelings of wellbeing are maximized (Smith 1990). It can also be described as the degree of energy release and the intensity of readiness.

Detailed explanation-5: -Drive Reduction Theory proposes that physiological needs prompt drives, or aroused states, that motivate us to lower the needs in order to maintain homeostasis, or a relatively constant internal state. Finally, Arousal Theory proposes that we aim for an optimum state of arousal, which may differ from person to person.