The Arousal Approach to Motivation Suggests That

question 60

Multiple Choice

The arousal approach to motivation suggests that:

• A) a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need.
• B) if levels of stimulation and activity are too low,we will try to increase them by seeking stimulation.
• C) motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals.
• D) motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goal.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the production volume or level of services provided, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Salary

Salary refers to a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.

Incremental Manufacturing Cost

The additional cost incurred to produce an extra unit of a product, reflecting only those costs that directly change with the level of production.