Arousal Theory

of Motivation
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Arousal Theory
A theory behind an arousal theory
What is the Arousal Theory?
Arousal Theory: We work best when we are at an optimal level of
arousal or when we are moderately aroused.

➔ Too much or too little arousal leads to bad performance

➔ THEREFORE, we are motivated to have enough arousal

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Examples
➔ You will perform better on ➔
your psychology test if
there is a moderate level of
stress and arousal. But if it
too much, so you will not
do well.
We limit our exposure to noise
and distractions in our
environment by turning off the
television, shutting off our
phone or staying in a quiet
room increase the chances of
enhanced performance on the
difficult task.
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But this theory is not
always true!
● Some people seek more arousal than others.
○ They seek out high levels of arousal that others do not
please to do.

○ FOR EXAMPLE, skydiving, bungee jump, handle

dangerous animals, skyscrapers

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What motivates some people
to seek out such arousing
activities?
● Some people = sensation seekers
○ They tend to seek higher levels of arousal by
participating in stimulating experiences.

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MAO
Monoamine oxidase
➔ Is an enzyme that are assigned to destroy neurotransmitter
(Dopamine, serotonin and etc). Sensation seeker seems to have
less of these enzymes.
➔ One of the neurotransmitter, dopamine, is responsible for
motivating us to receive reward. With less MAO, dopamine
effect would last longer causing sensation seeker to seek
rewarding experience from intense arousal.

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EXAMPLES
OF OTHER
GROUPS
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“ Maslow’s Hierarchy
of Needs
Complete the below step first before moving on to the higher step

BUT this does not always work!

,

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For example,

In Captain Marvel,

Captain Marvel risks his life to do things that

he wants to. In other words, he prioritizes

self-actualization before his safety needs.

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“ Motivation as instinct
➔ Innate pattern of behavior🔥
➔ Have since you born🔥

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Want big impact?
For example,
Ability of mother:
This includes women’s
enthusiasm in taking
care of children, as well
as the feelings of
inadequacy and guilt for
not being able to
procreate.

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A B C

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Blue 30 15 10

Orange 5 24 16

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Let’s review some concepts
Yellow
Is the color of gold, butter and
ripe lemons. In the spectrum
of visible light, yellow is found
between green and orange.
Yellow
Is the color of gold, butter and
ripe lemons. In the spectrum
of visible light, yellow is found
between green and orange.
Blue
Is the colour of the clear sky
and the deep sea. It is located
between violet and green on
the optical spectrum.
Blue
Is the colour of the clear sky
and the deep sea. It is located
between violet and green on
the optical spectrum.
Red
Is the color of blood, and
because of this it has
historically been associated
with sacrifice, danger and
courage.
Red
Is the color of blood, and
because of this it has
historically been associated
with sacrifice, danger and
courage.
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