How Does the Arousal Theory of Motivation Differ from Drive-Reduction

question 88

Multiple Choice

How does the arousal theory of motivation differ from drive-reduction theory?

• A)Arousal theory places greater emphasis on physiological needs than does drive theory.
• B)Arousal theory emphasizes innate, universal behaviors more than drive theory does.
• C)Arousal theory suggests that people are sometimes motivated to decrease rather than increase their level of stimulation.
• D)Arousal theory suggests that people are sometimes motivated to increase rather than decrease their level of stimulation.

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Definitions:

Salient External Factor

Refers to a noticeable, external element or condition that significantly influences individuals' thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Attitudes

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Expectancy-Value Theory

The theory that effort is based on the value or desirability of the goal, multiplied by the person’s assessment of how likely it is that she will be able to attain the goal.

Desirability

The quality of being wanted or wished for as appealing, attractive, or necessary.