Kaplan Behavioral Sciences

Question 1

Motivation Definition

Answer 1

Driving force behind actions

Question 2

Motivation is directed towards…(3)

Answer 2

1) Minimize pain 2) Maximize pleasure 3) Physical needs (eat,sleep,sex, etc.)

Question 3

External Drive Definition

Answer 3

Reward+Punish–outside the person

Question 4

Internal Drive Definition

Answer 4

Behavior is personally gratifying–within the person

Question 5

Motivations can be characterized based on…

Answer 5

Drives

Question 6

Extrinsic Motivation Definition

Answer 6

Desired behavior=Reward/avoid punishment

Question 7

Extrinsic Motivation Examples (2)

Answer 7

1) Work hard=praise from boss 2) Do chores= avoid punishment 3) Competition?

Question 8

1) Minimize pain 2) Maximize pleasure 3) Physical needs (eat,sleep,sex, etc.)

Answer 8

Motivation is directed towards…(3)

Question 9

Intrinsic Motivation Definition

Answer 9

Motivation that comes from within oneself and are driven by interest in a task or pure enjoyment

Question 10

Intrinsic motivation can be decreased by….?

Answer 10

Introducing an external reward into the scenario

Question 11

Instinct Theory of Motivation

Answer 11

Driven towards certain behaviors based on evolutionary programmed instincts

Question 12

Instincts Definition

Answer 12

Innate+fixed patterns of behaviors in response to a stimulus

Question 13

Arousal Theory of Motivation

Answer 13

People perform actions inorder to maintain optimal levels of arousal

Question 14

Arousal Definition

Answer 14

Psychological and physiological state of being awake and reactive to a stimulus

Question 15

Yerkes-Dodson Law-Low arousal Levels

Answer 15

Optimal for highly cognitive tasks

Question 16

Yerkes-Dodson Law-High Arousal Levels

Answer 16

Optimal for physical activities that require stamina

Question 17

Drive-Reduction Theory of Motivation

Answer 17

Goal of eliminating uncomfortable internal state and reaching state homeostasis–fullfill biological needs