Question

1 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following examples best represents motivation?
study 2 hours every night to earn an a
study 2 hours every night to learn more about a topic that interests you
read an entire book in one day because you cant wait to get to the end
all of the answers provided are correct

2 multiple choice 1 point
species-specific patterns of behavior that are not learned are called:
instincts
drives
emotions
motivations

3 multiple choice 1 point
the bodys tendency to stay at an optimal level or balance within a biological system is referred to as
homeostasis
a drive
an emotion
hunger

Explanation:

Analyze Question 1

The first question asks which example best represents motivation. Motivation is defined as the driving force that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It can be extrinsic (driven by external rewards like grades) or intrinsic (driven by internal satisfaction or interest).

• "Study 2 hours every night to earn an A" represents extrinsic motivation.
• "Study 2 hours every night to learn more about a topic that interests you" represents intrinsic motivation.
• "Read an entire book in one day because you can't wait to get to the end" also represents intrinsic motivation.

Since all three options describe goal-directed behaviors driven by internal or external forces, they are all valid examples of motivation. Therefore, "All of the answers provided are correct" is the best choice.

Analyze Question 2

The second question asks for the term that describes species-specific patterns of behavior that are not learned.

• Instincts are unlearned, complex, species-specific behaviors that are automatically triggered by environmental cues.
• Drives are states of internal tension (like hunger or thirst) that motivate an organism to satisfy a physiological need.
• Emotions are subjective states of feeling that involve physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal.
• Motivations are general urges or desires to act.

The definition perfectly matches "instincts."

Analyze Question 3

The third question asks for the term describing the body's tendency to stay at an optimal level or balance within a biological system.

• Homeostasis is the physiological process by which systems maintain internal stability and equilibrium (e.g., body temperature, fluid balance) despite external changes.
• A drive is an aroused state of psychological tension that arises from a physiological need to restore homeostasis.
• An emotion is a psychological state.
• Hunger is a specific drive state, not the general concept of biological balance.

The correct term is "homeostasis."

Answer:

Question 1

• Study 2 hours every night to earn an A
• Study 2 hours every night to learn more about a topic that interests you
• Read an entire book in one day because you can't wait to get to the end
• All of the answers provided are correct (Correct answer)

Question 2

• instincts. (Correct answer)
• drives.
• emotions.
• motivations.

Question 3

• homeostasis. (Correct answer)
• a drive.
• an emotion.
• hunger.