Jim and Marlee have spent the day at an amusement park going on many roller coaster rides and eating cotton candy. Neither of th
em would be considered high sensation seekers. According to arousal theory, what are Jim and Marlee most likely to want to do after leaving the amusement park?
The arousal theory of motivation suggests that we are always looking for different activities that allow us to maintain an optimal level of psychological arousal. If Jim and Mariee want to keep their level or arousal, they will look for an activity that implies physycal movement an, maybe, some sort of risky feelings, for example, running on the streets at night or climbing some tree. If they want to lower their level of psychological arousal, they will do something that doesn't imply that much risks or moving, for example, playing cards, watching a movie, etc.
