Bobby is a very active 5-year old compared to others in his class. He appears to seek a great deal of stimulation, and is very playful, curious, and explorative. Bobby's seemingly unlearned motives, which are likely to increase stimulation, are called ________.
A) developmental motives
B) exploratory motives
C) stimulus motives
D) cognitive motives

Question

Bobby is a very active 5-year old compared to others in his class. He appears to seek a great deal of stimulation, and is very playful, curious, and explorative. Bobby's seemingly unlearned motives, which are likely to increase stimulation, are called ________.
A) developmental motives 
B) exploratory motives
C) stimulus motives 
D) cognitive motives

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bobby's motives are likely stimulus motives, meaning he seeks out activities to increase his level of stimulation or arousal. Developmental motives are goals related to growth and maturation, exploratory motives are more about learning new information and experiences, and cognitive motives are about seeking understanding and knowledge.

Bobby Is a Very Active 5-Year Old Compared to Others