Concepts and Theories of Motivation and Emotion

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What is the study of the 'WHYs' of human behavior?

  • Arousal
  • Cognition
  • Motivation (correct)
  • Emotion

Which type of motivation involves performing an action for a separate external outcome?

  • Intrinsic Motivation
  • Extrinsic Motivation (correct)
  • Arousal Motivation
  • Cognition Motivation

What does intrinsic motivation involve?

  • Rewarding external outcome
  • Satisfying internal action (correct)
  • Arousal and cognition
  • None of the above

What does emotion refer to?

<p>Subjective feelings only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process gives behavior its energy, direction, and maintenance towards a goal?

<p>Motivation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does extrinsic motivation involve?

<p>Separate external outcome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of motivation suggests that there are inborn, genetic components to motivation?

<p>Instinct Behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of motivation, what is the role of arousal theory?

<p>To maintain an optimal level of arousal through increasing or decreasing stimulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologist identified physical instincts like sucking and mental instincts like jealousy and parental love?

<p>William James (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the drive reduction theory focus on in relation to motivation?

<p>Seeking to reduce deficit drives through physiological needs satisfaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the arousal theory relate to the concept of maintaining an optimal level of arousal?

<p>It motivates individuals to maintain an optimal level of arousal by adjusting stimulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the biological instinct theories of motivation?

<p>Identifying inborn, genetic components to motivation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of motivated behaviors according to the text?

<p>To be closely related to emotions and driven by them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In relation to motivation and emotion, what comes first according to the text?

<p>Emotion first, then motivation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would drive reduction theory be most applicable?

<p>When experiencing deficit drives such as hunger or thirst (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of arousal theory in relation to motivation?

<p>Maintaining an optimal level of arousal through increasing or decreasing stimulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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