Motivation and Emotion

As you read Chapter 11, write an answer to each question below.

Give some examples of situations in which homeostasis motivates your behavior.

What are the social-cognitive and cognitive consistency theories of motivation?

What factors affect hunger and eating?

Give five or six examples of ways in which emotion can be motivating.

List the needs and goals that are most important and most motivating to you personally. Do you believe that you're making progress toward reaching those goals?

Essay Question

• What do you think motivates most adults to continue working in their jobs or professions?