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Arousal Theory of Motivation

The document discusses arousal theory of motivation, which states that people are motivated to seek activities that allow them to perform at their optimal level of arousal. It explains that arousal refers to a state of feeling excited or alert. It also discusses how different people may have low or high optimal arousal levels due to genetic and environmental factors, and provides examples of behaviors motivated by different arousal needs.

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Arousal Theory of Motivation

The document discusses arousal theory of motivation, which states that people are motivated to seek activities that allow them to perform at their optimal level of arousal. It explains that arousal refers to a state of feeling excited or alert. It also discusses how different people may have low or high optimal arousal levels due to genetic and environmental factors, and provides examples of behaviors motivated by different arousal needs.

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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)
Arousal Theory

+ 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)

(1) Arent & Landers, 2003; Hebb, 1995


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

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

- Neurotransmitters seems to be responsible for motivating


us to obtain rewards.

- The low level of MAO in people’s brain mean that they


experience more dopamine activity than other people.
Low and High Arousal Needs
- The optimal arousal levels is different depending on
each person
- genetic factors
- environmental factors

- Some might have a low and some might have a very


high arousal needs
Examples of behaviours motivated
by arousal levels
HIGH arousal needs:
- thrilling activities
- motorcycle racing
- skydiving

- problematic behaviour
- drug use
- aggression
- delinquency (commiting crimes)
LOW arousal needs:
- Crocheting
- Watching movie
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