AP Psychology : Other Motivation Concepts
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Example Question #11 : Other Motivation Concepts
According to Maslow's hierarchy, the need for esteem is __________.
Our need to feel safe and secure
Our need to achieve in order to gain approval and recognition
Our need to realize our talents
Our need to physically sustain ourselves
Our need to feel accepted and loved
Our need to achieve in order to gain approval and recognition
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need for esteem is the need to achieve goals for approval and recognition in our community. The need for esteem also includes self-esteem and self-approval. The need for esteem is separated into higher and lower level needs, lower being the need to be approved of by others, higher being self-esteem and approval.
Example Question #12 : Other Motivation Concepts
Which of the following is the best example of an intrinsic motivation for reading your psychology textbook?
You have an upcoming test you need to get a good grade on.
You are very interested in schizophrenia and want to know more about it.
Your parents require you to study every night and you don’t want to be punished.
You want your romantic interest, who finds intelligence attractive, to see you reading.
You are very interested in schizophrenia and want to know more about it.
Intrinsic motivation refers to doing something because of an internal reward, such as genuinely finding an activity fun, doing something because “it makes me feel good,” etc. Outside, tangible rewards for doing the activity are not really taken into account when deciding whether or not to do it. Extrinsic motivation refers to doing something because of an external reward, such as earning money so you can buy a new computer, joining an after-school activity to boost your college application, etc. As a result, all of the answers provided refer to extrinsic motivations, except for an interest in the material. Reading about psychology essentially “just for fun” is the only choice that reflects an internal reward for reading the textbook.
Example Question #13 : Other Motivation Concepts
Parker failed an exam badly. For almost a month afterwards, he has not been able to eat, has an expectation for bad things to happen, and rarely goes to school anymore. Which of the following is he most likely experiencing?
Post traumatic stress disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
Mania
Depression
Depression
Parker's lethargic attitude and unwillingness to participate in school are most indicative of "depression." His personality has not been affected, but more so his mood and his outlook. His lack of energy is not a sign of mania and his intact personality rules out disassociate identity disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.
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