Motivation

a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior towards a goal.

• Instinct

• Reflex

• Motivation

• Nature

Motivation is

• is illustrated by Drive Reduction theory

• driven by Evolution

• Nature vs nurture

• Psychological needs and wants

A physiological need creates an aroused state or a psychological drive that motivates the organism to satisfy the need is called

Homeostasis can do all of the following except:

• regulates your temperature

• can fluctuate

• means staying the same

• causes a drive

Motivation aims not to eliminate arousal but to seek optimum levels of arousal is part of

• instinct theory

• arousal theory

• drive reduction theory

• Maslow's theory

•Boredom is

• too much stimulation and arousal

• lack of instinct

• lack of stimulation & arousal

• lack of motivation

This triggers hunger - monitors the body’s appetite hormones

• Hypothalumus

• Glucose

• Insulin

• Leptin

______________ is the idea that physiological needs create an aroused state that motivates an organism to reduce the need.

• A.Instinct theory

• B.Drive-reduction theory

• C.Self-assertion instinct

• D.Arousal theory

• E.Hierarchy of needs

____________ explains why, when our biological needs are satisfied, we may still feel driven to experience stimulation.

• A.Incentive

• B.Homeostasis

• C.Instinct

• D.Arousal

• E.Physiology

Why does weight loss come slowly following a rapid loss during the initial three weeks of a rigorous diet?

• A.The number of fat cells makes further weight loss impossible.

• B.When a person’s hunger increases, metabolism increases.

• C.When an obese person’s set point has been reached, weight loss increases dramatically.

• D.The body reacts as if it’s being starved and metabolic rates drop.

• E.An obese person cannot maintain a rigorous weight loss diet.