The document discusses arousal and the arousal theory of motivation. The arousal theory of motivation suggests that people take actions to either decrease or increase their levels of arousal in order to maintain an optimal level of arousal. Examples provided include a youngster who feels low going to hang out with friends to increase arousal, and feeling curious about a crush's comment on social media causing high arousal. The document also asks if the reader enjoys high-arousal activities like rollercoasters, skydiving, and challenges.

1. AROUSAL
Physiological state of alertness &
anticipation which prepares the body for
action
Dictionary meaning of arouse is “to stir up;
excite”

2. AROUSAL THEORY OF MOTIVATION
Arousal theory of motivation suggests
that people take certain actions to either
decrease or increase levels of arouse.
One of the assertions of the arousal
theory of motivation is that our levels of
arousal have an influence on our
performance

3. EXAMPLES
Low level of arousal such as the
youngster who feel low or frustrated
tends to go to clubs or hang out with
friends.
High level of arousal such as feeling
too curious about the comment of your
crush on your recent photo on facebook
or instagram.

4. ACCORDING TO THIS THEORY , WE ARE
MOTIVATED TO MAINTAIN AN OPTIMAL
LEVEL OF AROUSAL.

5. LEVEL OF AROUSAL
Level of arousal varies widely with
different sorts of people.
Do you love rollercoaster?
Do you love skydiving?
Do you like taking on challenges?