The Psychology of Tourism

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Which of the following is the definition of tourism?

  • The movement of a person from one place to another outside their usual environment for at least 365 days
  • The movement of a person from one place to another outside their usual environment for leisure, business, and recreation purposes
  • The movement of a person from one place to another outside their usual environment for at least 24 hours (correct)
  • The movement of a person from one place to another within their usual environment

What is the study of the behavior and motives of the tourist called?

  • Psychology of Travel
  • Tourist Psychology (correct)
  • Tourist Behavior Analysis
  • Behavioral Tourism Studies

What is one of the motivations for travel listed in travel literature?

  • Escape and relaxation
  • Physical and health
  • Family togetherness
  • All of the above (correct)

How should vacation travel be viewed in terms of tourist motivation?

<p>As a vehicle to satisfy one's needs and wants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a need and a want in the context of tourist motivation?

<p>Awareness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a motivation for travel listed in travel literature?

<p>Financial gain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does a person need to be outside their usual environment for it to be considered tourism?

<p>Between 24 hours and 365 days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the behavior and motives of tourists called?

<p>Tourism Psychology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should vacation travel be viewed in terms of tourist motivation?

<p>As a means to satisfy needs and wants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between needs, wants, and motives in the context of tourist motivation?

<p>Motives are driven by needs and wants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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