The approach to understanding motivation that suggests each person has an optimal level of tension is _____ theory.
A
intrinsic
B
arousal
C
humanistic
D
incentive
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Begin by understanding the concept of motivation in psychology, which refers to the processes that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors.
Identify the key theories of motivation: intrinsic, arousal, humanistic, and incentive. Each theory offers a different perspective on what drives human behavior.
Focus on the 'arousal theory' of motivation. This theory suggests that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, which is a state of alertness and mental and physical activation.
Understand that according to arousal theory, individuals seek to increase or decrease their level of arousal to achieve a state that is comfortable for them. This can explain why some people seek excitement while others prefer calmness.
Differentiate arousal theory from other theories: Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in behavior because it is personally rewarding, humanistic theory emphasizes personal growth and self-fulfillment, and incentive theory focuses on external rewards as motivators.