AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetic predispositions?
A
drive-reduction theory
B
instinct theory
C
hierarchy of needs theory
D
arousal theory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Instinct theory (evolutionary perspective) focuses on genetically predisposed behaviors for all members of a given species.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the instinct theory of motivation, all organisms are born with innate biological tendencies that help them survive. This theory suggests that instincts drive all behaviors.

Detailed explanation-3: -The instinct theory of motivation suggests that there are certain innate traits that act as motivators of all human behavior and action. In other words, people behave in a certain way as a result of biologically determined and innate patterns of behavior called instincts.

Detailed explanation-4: -instinct. Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors? instinct theory.

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