AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best defines “motivation”?
A
The need to achieve a satisfying level of stimulation or interest.
B
The need to maintain homeostasis.
C
Being attracted to or repelled by the properties of an external stimulus.
D
Energizing a behavior and directing it toward a goal.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The term “motivation” describes why a person does something. It is the driving force behind human actions. Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. For instance, motivation is what helps you lose extra weight, or pushes you to get that promotion at work.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drive Motivation Needs are internal motives that energize, direct and sustain behavior. They generate strivings necessary for the maintenance of life, growth and wellbeing. A hungry stomach will not allow its owner to forget it, whatever his cares and sorrows.

Detailed explanation-3: -The predominant four functions of behavior are attention, escape, access, and sensory needs. These four functions allow us to understand and categorize someone’s actions, as well as determine why behaviors occur. All actions can be attributed to one of these four functions of behavior.

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