Arousal Theory Of Motivation

Arousal Theory of Motivation By: Cartoon, Jenny, Kul

What is Arousal Theory of Motivation?? “but what really is “arousal”?”

Arousal (n.) Is the state which you feel excited or alert; being active, attentive, or excited. (synonym: stimulate, enliven)

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A theory of motivation that states that we are motivated to seek out activities that allow us to perform at our optimum level of arousal We did our best while being moderately arouse; too much or little of arousal may result weaken in performance (1)

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Arent & Landers, 2003; Hebb, 1995

MAO

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The causes of sensation seeking looks at biological differences in the brains of sensation seekers.

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MAO

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The sensation seekers tend to have a low levels of a substance. The enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters.

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Neurotransmitters seems to be responsible for motivating us to obtain rewards.

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The low level of MAO in people’s brain mean that they experience more dopamine activity than other people.

Low and High Arousal Needs

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The optimal arousal levels is different depending on each person - genetic factors - environmental factors

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Some might have a low and some might have a very high arousal needs

Examples of behaviours motivated by arousal levels

HIGH arousal needs: -

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thrilling activities -

motorcycle racing

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skydiving

problematic behaviour -

drug use

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aggression

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delinquency (commiting crimes)

LOW arousal needs: -

Crocheting

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Watching movie

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