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1theory of motivation; each individual has an optimal level of arousal (alertness, paying attention) that varies from one situation to the next; maintained by desire at that moment; may affect your performance (yerkes-dodson law); advantages-sensation or thrillseekers5 sets
2the theory stating that we are motivated by our innate desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal.3 sets
3theory of motivation in which people are said to have a optimal level of tension that they seek to maintain by increasing or decreasing stimulaiton2 sets
4belief that whenever the level of stimulation dips below an organism's optimal level, the organism seeks ways of increasing it2 sets
5theory that states that human motivation aims to seek optimum levels of arousal, not to eliminate it.2 sets
6each of us has an optimal level of arousal necessary to perform tasks which varies with teh person and the activity1 set
7assumes that people prefer to maintain ideal, or comfortable, levels of arousal.1 set
8there is an optimum level of arousal or alertness at which performance on a given task is optimal.1 set
9states that we all have optimal levels of stimulation that we try to maintain.1 set
10the view that people are motivated to maintain a level of arousal that is optimal-neither too high nor too low.1 set
11a theory of motivation suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of alertness and physical and mental activation1 set
12the theory stating that we are motivated by out innate desire to maintain an optimal level or arousal1 set
13we are motivated to get to the level of stimulation we find comfortable. i vacuum on friday night because i don't want to do anything on saturday.1 set
14theory of motivation that proposes that organisms seek an optimal level of arousal1 set
15each of us has an optimal level of arousal necessary to perform tasks which varies with the person and the activity1 set
16each individual seeks an optimal level of arousal1 set
17people are motivated to maintain an optimal state of alertness and mental and physical activation1 set
18organsims are motivated to achieve and maintain an opitmal level of arousal1 set
19each individual has an optimum level of arousal; varies from one situation to next over course of the day (varies from person to person)1 set
20four perspectives that explain motivation: 1) instinct theory (replaced by evolutionary perspective); 2) drive reduction theory (biological needs); 3)________; 4) hierarchy of motives.1 set
21motivation theory: motivated to act in ways that achieve optimal levels of arousal1 set
22we are motivated to maintain a level of stimulation that is optimal for us1 set
23motivation that propose organisms seek anoptimal level of arousal1 set
24the theory stating that we are motivated by our innate desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal1 set
25theory of motivation that propose organisms seek an optimal level of arousal1 set
26organisms are motivated to achieve and maintain an optimal level of arousal that maximizes performance (arousal motive- need for stimulation)1 set
27state that people are motivated to maintain their optimal level of arousal- increasing when its too low, and decreasing when its too high.1 set
28the theory that states that we seek an optimum level of excitement or arousal1 set
29the view that people are motivated to maintain a certain level of arousal that is optimal=neither too high nor to low1 set
30ppl seek to maintain preferred level of arousal but vary in process of sensory input1 set
31sociopaths may need greater than average stimulation to bring them up to comfortable levels of living this need explains their criminal tendencies1 set
32______ assumes that people prefer to maintain ideal, or comfortable, levels of arousal1 set
33the apparent human need for a comfortable level of stimulation, achieved by acting in ways that increase or decrease it1 set
34the view that people seek to maintain a preferred level of arousal but vary in how they process sensory input. a need for high levels of environmental stimulation may lead to aggressive, violent behavior patterns1 set
35holding for definition1 set
36theory of motivation in which people are said to have an optimal (ideal) level of tension that they seek to maintain by increasing or decreasing stimulation1 set
37theory of motivation in which people are said to have an optimal (best or ideal) level of tension1 set
38a view of crime suggesting that people who have a high arousal level seek powerful stimuli in their environment to maintain an optimal level of arousal1 set
39motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal1 set
40the view that people seek to maintain a preferred level of arousal but vary in how the process sensory input. a need for high levels of environmental stimulation may lead to aggressive, violent behavior patterns1 set