CONCEPT IDENTIFICATION EXERCISE
Identity the concept and type it in the small box below each list. Then click on the concept to check your answer.

 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Identify the need illustrated in each example. A. Tom enjoys the friendships he has developed. B. Sally wants to be recognized for her efforts. C. Harvey must get 8 hours of sleep a night. D. Linda feels comfortable when at home. E. Olivia has reached her potential and is experiencing growth.

 Theories of Motivation
Identify the theory of motivation illustrated in each example. A. You decide to eat dessert even though you are not hungry. B. Nancy feels a need to be alone while at a crowded party. C. Sylvia feels hungry after not eating for 10 hours. D. Will seeks security after meeting his basic needs. E. Tom is sexually attracted to physically attractive younger women.

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 Motives
Identify the class of motive illustrated by each example. A. John is hungry in the evening. B. Sharon enjoys working crossword puzzles. C. Alan works hard to be the best student. D. Joel is sexually attracted to Denise. E. Megan wants to influence other people.

 Learned Social Motives
Identify the motive illustrated in each example. A. Ted enjoys directing others at work. B. Sally strives hard to do her best in college. C. Will was recently divorced because he always wanted to control his wife. D. Jane enjoys going shopping with her friends. E. Sue excels at setting goals.

 Important People in Motivation
Identify each person whose contribution to psychology is described. A. developed instinct theory of motivation B. developed humanistic hierarchy of needs C. discovered pleasure centers in brain of rats D. developed sensation-seeking scale E. proposed drive theory F. studied need for achievement

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