Motive and Arousal
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What is the definition of a motive in psychology?

  • A learned behavior pattern
  • A state of physiological or psychological arousal influencing behavior (correct)
  • A conscious decision to act in a certain way
  • An external force compelling action

    • What distinguishes primary motives from secondary motives?

  • Primary motives are inborn, while secondary motives need to be learned (correct)
  • Primary motives are social, while secondary motives are biological
  • Primary motives are short-term, while secondary motives are long-term
  • Primary motives are learned, while secondary motives are instinctual

    • What is the characteristic of primary motives in humans and animals?

  • They are influenced by external environmental factors
  • They are rooted in the physiological state of the body (correct)
  • They are primarily psychological in nature
  • They are solely based on social interactions

    • Which example best represents a primary motive?

    <p>Desire for sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hunger motive?

    <p>To maintain a state of equilibrium in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a primary motive?

    <p>Desire for sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of primary motives in humans and animals?

    <p>They are rooted in the physiological state of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents a secondary motive?

    <p>Desire for friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hunger motive?

    <p>To maintain a state of equilibrium in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes primary motives from secondary motives?

    <p>Primary motives are inborn, while secondary motives are learned</p> Signup and view all the answers

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