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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 thrillseekers6 sets
2the theory stating that we are motivated by our innate desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal.3 sets
3theory that states that human motivation aims to seek optimum levels of arousal, not to eliminate it.3 sets
4belief that whenever the level of stimulation dips below an organism's optimal level, the organism seeks ways of increasing it2 sets
5theory 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
6motivation theory: motivated to act in ways that achieve optimal levels of arousal1 set
7we are motivated to maintain a level of stimulation that is optimal for us1 set
8people are motivated to maintain an optimal state of alertness and mental and physical activation1 set
9each 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
10organsims are motivated to achieve and maintain an opitmal level of arousal1 set
11theory of motivation that propose organisms seek an optimal level of arousal1 set
12motivation that propose organisms seek anoptimal level of arousal1 set
13assumes that people prefer to maintain ideal, or comfortable, levels of arousal.1 set
14each of us has an optimal level of arousal necessary to perform tasks which varies with teh person and the activity1 set
15states that we all have optimal levels of stimulation that we try to maintain.1 set
16theory of motivation that proposes that organisms seek an optimal level of arousal1 set
17organisms are motivated to achieve and maintain an optimal level of arousal that maximizes performance (arousal motive- need for stimulation)1 set
18each individual seeks an optimal level of arousal1 set
19the view that people are motivated to maintain a level of arousal that is optimal, neither too high nor too low.1 set
20theory of motivation that propose us to seek an optimal level of arousal1 set
21the view that people are motivated to maintain a level of arousal that is optimal-neither too high not too low.1 set
22each individual has an optimum level of arousal that varies form one situation to another and over the cores of the day1 set
23theory stating that people are motovated to maintain what is for them an optimal level of arousals1 set
24behavior motivated by the desire to maintain the optimum level of arousal for a given moment1 set
25humans and other animals are somethimes motivated to increase tension.1 set
26the notion that people are motivated to behave in way sthat produce a valued inducement1 set
27the belief that whenever the level of stimulation dips below an organism's optimal level the organism seeks ways of increasing it.1 set
28there is an optimum level of arousal or alertness at which performance on a given task is optimal.1 set
29theory of motivation suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of alertness and physical and mental activation1 set
30theory of motivation in which people are said to have an optimal level of tension that they seek to maintain by increasing or decreasing stimulation1 set
31we try to keep arousal at a optimal level1 set
32four perspectives that explain motivation: 1) instinct theory (replaced by evolutionary perspective); 2) drive reduction theory (biological needs); 3)________; 4) hierarchy of motives.1 set
33we 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
34ppl seek to maintain preferred level of arousal but vary in process of sensory input1 set
35the view that people are motivated to maintain a certain level of arousal that is optimal=neither too high nor to low1 set
36sociopaths may need greater than average stimulation to bring them up to comfortable levels of living this need explains their criminal tendencies1 set
37a 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
38a moderate level of arousal is best for performance1 set
39motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal1 set
40the theory that states that we seek an optimum level of excitement or arousal1 set