AP Psychology: Motivation (theories), exam questions with correct answers.

AP Psychology: Motivation (theories),
exam questions with correct answers.

Motivation - ANSWER-the process by which activities are started, directed, and
continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met



Extrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-A desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards
or threats of punishment



Intrinsic Motivation - ANSWER-A desire to perform a behavior for its own sake-
interest / enjoyment in task itself



(Evolutionary) Instinct Theory - ANSWER-Genetically predisposed: inherited patterns of
behavior that are unlearned; baby turtles go towards the ocean



(Evolutionary) Instinct Theory - ANSWER-Strengths:

- Provides survival value

- By studying animals, we can understand basic human behaviors

Weaknesses:

- Doesn't meet the complexity of most human behavior

- Described & labeled behavior, did not explain them



(Biological) Drive Reduction Theory - ANSWER-Desire to reduce internal tension
caused by unmet biological needs; hunger and exhaustion



Primary drives - ANSWER-those drives that involve needs of the body such as hunger
and thirst