AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATIONAL CONCEPTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What theory contains a pyramid of human needs beginning at the base with physiological needs and ending at the top of self-actualization?
A
Drive-Reduction Theory
B
Yerkes-Dodson Law
C
Instinct Theory
D
Hierarchy of Needs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory of motivation which states that five categories of human needs dictate an individual’s behavior. Those needs are physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs From the bottom up, the needs Maslow advances in this theory are: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory of psychology explaining human motivation based on the pursuit of different levels of needs. The theory states that humans are motivated to fulfill their needs in a hierarchical order. This order begins with the most basic needs before moving on to more advanced needs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is often displayed as a pyramid. The lowest levels of the pyramid of needs are made up of the most basic needs while the most complex needs are at the top. Once lower-level needs have been met, people can move on to the next level of needs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Physiological needs are the most basic of Maslow’s hierarchy. These are the essentials people need for physical survival. Examples include air, food, drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sleep, and health. If you fail to meet these needs, your body cannot function properly.

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