AP Psychology · 4.6 · Classroom testing

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Motivation. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

4.6 / Motivation

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

Drive reduction

Homeostasis

Ghrelin

Leptin

02 Build the explanation.

The body’s feedback loop. Build a basic drive-reduction sequence.

Fluid balance shifts away from a regulated range.
Every interesting activity must reduce a biological drive.
Thirst motivates action.
Drinking can help restore balance and reduce thirst.

Need or imbalance

Drive

Behavior and feedback

CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. A study observes larger meals when more people are at the table. What conclusion is justified?

Hormones cannot be involved.
Group size and meal size are associated in that sample.
Group size is proven to be the only cause of eating.

My choice: ______ Why it fits:

2. Which design best tests an incentive’s effect on this task?

Randomly assign comparable volunteers to an incentive or comparison condition.
Offer a prize only to people who already perform best.
Ask winners whether prizes always work.

My choice: ______ Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

Compare all three conflict types using new fictional choices.

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________