The approach to understanding motivation that suggests each person has an optimal level of tension is _____ theory.
Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
1. Introduction to Psychology
Social Psychology
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Which situation is an example of behavior from a person who is a sensation seeker?
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On a beautiful day, Reggie impulsively decides to skip school and go hiking.
B
Lucretia daydreams of going hiking, but she remembers that she has a test in science class, so she goes to school because she knows it is the right thing to do.
C
Prospero has been planning for his family's vacation to Disney World for months. He has read all the travel books, knows the monorail schedule, and has packed clothes to be prepared for any kind of weather.
D
Thurston is taking his family to a new restaurant he has never been to before. He prints a map and driving directions, just to be sure they do not get lost on the way.

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Understand the concept of sensation seeking: Sensation seeking is a personality trait defined by the search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense, and by the readiness to take physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the sake of such experiences.
Identify key characteristics of sensation seeking behavior: Look for actions that are impulsive, involve risk-taking, or seek novel experiences.
Analyze each situation: Determine which scenario involves impulsive or risk-taking behavior that aligns with sensation seeking.
Evaluate Reggie's behavior: Reggie impulsively decides to skip school to go hiking, which is a spontaneous and potentially risky decision, fitting the sensation seeking profile.
Compare with other scenarios: Lucretia, Prospero, and Thurston's actions are more planned and cautious, lacking the impulsivity and risk associated with sensation seeking.
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