<u>After working all afternoon cleaning up the attic, Mr. Dixon is very thirsty and drinks a big glass of orange juice. His motivation to drink in order to reduce his feeling of thirst can best be explained by </u><u>arousal theory .</u>
What is arousal in psychology?
A feature of our affective reaction to emotional stimuli, affect arousal is the state of being activated, either physically or mentally.
Arousal is characteristics psychologically by sensations of vitality, energy, and tension.
Three Types of Arousal -
Cognitive arousal - Cognitive, or intellectual, arousal is about thinking and mental stimulation.
Affective arousal- Affective, or emotional, arousal happens when we are emotionally charged up and feel passionate about something.
Physical arousal
What is arousal theory example?
Exams are an excellent illustration of this. You are at your peak arousal during exam preparation, which will boost motivation and consequently performance.
For instance, greater arousal (or mental alertness) can aid in studying and maintain focus on the subject at hand.
Ate about 2000 calories yesterday she was not feeling well so she laid around and watch TV all day and burn one 1200 calories if Sandra did this all week she would lose weight because she is in a state of energy balance.
The body's energy supply is met by the metabolism of glucose in cells using oxygen. The problem with Lucille's respiratory and circulatory system can make it difficult for her to take part in a soccer game because the needed energy would not be available for her to participate in the game.
