Biological Motivation Theories — focus?
Physiological needs and arousal levels drive behavior.
Drive Reduction Theory — role?
Motivates behavior to reduce biological needs.
Psychological Motivation Theories — include?
Cognition, emotion, and personal growth influence motivation.
Homeostasis — definition?
Body's tendency to maintain internal stability.
Sociocultural Motivation — shaped by?
Social interactions, norms, and cultural values.
Arousal Theory — motivation?
Seeking optimal physiological arousal.
Yerkes-Dodson Law — performance?
Performance peaks at optimal arousal.
Biological Needs — examples?
Food, water, sleep, safety.
Maslow's Hierarchy — levels?
Physiological, safety, love, esteem, self-actualization.
Self-Determination Theory — focus?
Intrinsic motivation via autonomy, competence.
Test your knowledge with 9 questions on Understanding Motivation and Emotions.
1. What is a biological motivation theory?
2. According to the Drive Reduction Theory, what primarily motivates human behavior?
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