Asked by Andre Martinez on Apr 24, 2024
Bobby is a very active 5-year-old compared to others in his class. He appears to seek a great deal of stimulation, and is very playful, curious, and explorative. Bobby's seemingly unlearned motives, which are likely to increase stimulation, are called ________.
A) developmental motives
B) exploratory motives
C) stimulus motives
D) cognitive motives
Stimulus Motives
Needs, desires, or impulses that prompt behaviors aimed at seeking external stimuli to satisfy internal psychological states.
Developmental Motives
The driving forces behind the psychological changes and growth that occur over a person's lifetime.
Exploratory Motives
The intrinsic drive in individuals to explore, investigate, and learn about their environment.
- Identify and differentiate between stimulus motives and their role in behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and differentiate between stimulus motives and their role in behavior.