AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

‘Which theory explains why, even when our biological needs are satisfied, we may still feel driven to experience stimulation?

A	Incentive
B	Homeostasis
C	Instinct
D	Arousal theory

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is D. (Arousal theory). Explanation: Optimal arousal theory suggests that certain behaviors increase our arousal and that such behaviors do not need to be linked to satisfaction of physiological needs.

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: -Researchers Robert Yerkes and John Dodson studied the relationship between the level of arousal and performance in a task, and their finding is known as the Yerkes-Dodson Law. The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that for easy tasks, the higher the level of physiological or mental arousal, the higher the performance.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three theories of arousal, these are: drive, inverted U, catastrophe. Each theory explains different ways arousal affects performance.

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