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Motivation and Emotion

Lesson 1 Theories of Motivation

Review Questions: Using Headings and Subheadings

Directions: Locate each heading below in your textbook. Then use the information under the correct heading
and subheading to help you write each answer.

I. Instinct and Drive-Reduction Theories

A. What are our most basic motivations called and what are some of the needs they meet?

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Instincts, and they govern our drive to survive and stay safe
while obtaining food, water, and shelter.
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B. What is the flaw in instinct theory, and what are instincts now called by psychologists?

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Instincts do not explain behavior, they only label it.
Now called fixed action patterns.
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C. How do biological needs relate to the drive-reduction theory?

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Biological needs drive a creature to act out until the need is
met, thus acquiring habits, or actions that reduce the drive of
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resolving the need.

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D. How did Harry Harlow demonstrate that behavior is not always based on biological needs?

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By separating food and comfort from baby monkeys. The monkeys
preferred to be near a source of comfort more than a source of
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Motivation and Emotion
II. Incentive and Cognitive Theory

A. How does the incentive theory differ from the drive-reduction theory?

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The incentive theory entices action, instead of requiring it.
It draws someone towards it, instead of pushing them it pulls.
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B. Are you engaging in extrinsic or intrinsic motivation when you wake up early to exercise? Explain
your answer.

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That depends on why you are exercising. If you want to better
yourself, it's intrinsic. If someone else wants it, it's
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extrinsic.
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Summary and Reflection

Directions: Summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the question below.
Describe the instincts, drives, incentives, and cognitive motivation that might cause you to stop by
your favorite pizza takeout for a slice of pizza.

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