Motivation Theories

Instinct theory is related to the _________ perspective of psychology

• motivational

• evolutionary

• arousal

• self-actualization

Kyle is hungry, so he eats a hamburger and does not feel hungry anymore. Kyle's hunger can be best described as a(n)

• drive

• instinct

• incentive

• reflex

• extrinsic reward

Maslow's hierarchy of needs would have difficulty explaining why

• A person in a war zone is not interested in being self-actualized

• A lonely person does not look beyond themselves to find their identity

• A hungry person works hard to feed herself

• A prisoner engages in a hunger strike to improve their cell conditions

• A teenager with many friends works to earn the respect of his elders

Cindy is thirsty and takes a drink. Her motivation to reduce the need for water is best explained by (the)

• instinct theory

• drive-reduction theory

• achievement motivation

• arousal theory

• hierarchy of needs

Marcelo has a good job, a nice house, and plenty of food. On weekends, he skydives for fun. His weekend behavior is best explained by which of the following theories?

• Incentive

• drive-reduction

• instinct

• optimum arousal

What do we call a need or desire that energizes behavior?

• incentive

• stress

• motivation

• emotion

• instinct

When asked why he wants to become a doctor, Tom says, “Because I’ve always liked biology and being a doctor will allow me to make a GOOD SALARY to take care of my family.” His answer is most consistent with which of the following theories of motivation?

• Drive-reduction theory

• Incentive Theory

• Hierarchy of Needs

• Arousal Theory

• Instinct Theory

Homeostasis refers to

• Arousal of the sympathetic nervous system

• A tendency for individuals to behave consistently when highly motivated

• A need state resulting from the physiological experience of hunger or thirst

• The body’s tendency to maintain a balanced internal state

Choose the correct sequence of Hierarchy of Needs

1 : esteem

2: safety needs

3: self-actualization

4: love and belonging

5: physiological needs

• 5, 4, 3, 1, 2

• 5, 2, 4, 3, 1

• 5, 2, 4, 1, 3

• 5, 4, 2, 1, 3

How do we fulfill our love and belongingness needs?

• time with family

• working in a group

• texting other people to see how they are doing.

• friendship

• All are ways to meet belonging needs