The Notion That People Sometimes Seek Out Extremely Stimulating Situations

question 45

Multiple Choice

The notion that people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities is MOST likely to be proposed by a proponent of the _____ theory of motivation.

• A) instinct
• B) drive-reduction
• C) arousal
• D) extrinsic

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Definitions:

Demoralized

Refers to a state in which an individual or group feels a loss of courage, confidence, or morale.

George Washington

The first President of the United States (1789–1797), commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and a Founding Father of the United States.

Early in the War

A phase referring to the initial stages of a conflict when strategies are forming, alliances may still be fluid, and the full scale and duration of the war are not yet clear.

Common Sense

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies, emphasizing the need for common sense judgement.