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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does extrinsic motivation involve?

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

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

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

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