Motivation, Emotion and Stress

A student receives a sticker for each test where they score a 90% or above. Which theory of motivation best explains why they continue to strive for the stickers?

• Instinct Theory

• Drive-Reduction Theory

• Incentive Theory

• Optimum Arousal Theory

When all of your friends go to the beach and you are not invited, you may feel pain. Being excluded is known as

• the adaptation-level principle

• ostracism

• the spill-over effect

• having terrible friends

What is an example of a safety and security need?

• a home

• family

• food

• sleep

What is an example of love and belonging?

• Accomplishing your biggest dreams

• Showing and receiving affection

• Feeling proud of yourself

• Drinking water

Homeostasis, which is the goal of drive reduction, is defined as

• a rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of an entire species.

• an aroused tension state that is often triggered by a physiological need.

• the body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state.

• a physical need that usually triggers motivational arousal.

Brianna is completely motivated by extrinsic factors when it comes to completing her summer school assignments. What factor would not be a type that motivates Brianna?

• Avoiding the loss in privileges her parents have promised if she doesn't complete the work

• Getting the new computer her parents have promised her if she completes the work

• Feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction

• Enjoying the trip that her grandmother promised if she finishes the work

Second phase of general adaptation syndrome.

• Alarm reaction
• Plateau
• Resistance
• Resolution

An internal state that activates behavior and directs it toward a goal

• Motivation

• Instinct

• Stress

• Emotion

Innate tendencies that determine behavior

• Instincts

• Stressors

• Emotions

• Cognition

Engaging in activities because they are personally rewarding or because they fulfill our beliefs and expectations

• Intrinsic motivation

• Extrinsic motivation

• Incentive

• Drive