Hello, responding to 5 phycology questions. 1 paragraph is sufficient for each question. Check the attachment before responding to questions.
1. Do you agree or disagree with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that you have to meet the first need and so forth in order to move up the pyramid? Do you think you possess some or all of the traits of a “self-actualized” individual?  2. What is your “optimal level of arousal?” Describe your personality how it reflects this theory. Optimal level of arousal Each person has his own optimal level of arousal, somewhere from low to high. We are motivated to engage in behaviors that fit with our preferred level of arousal. EXAMPLE Rhonda and Jake are an odd couple. She prefers calmness, so she stays in and watches movies in the evening. He prefers excitement, so he goes out to clubs at night. 3. Describe your extrinsic motivations in life and your intrinsic motivations in life. How does living “extrinsically” solely can affect you emotionally? extrinsic motivation A desire to perform an activity because of the external goals that activity is directed toward. intrinsic motivation A desire to perform an activity because of the value or pleasure associated with that activity, rather than for an apparent external goal or purpose. Extrinsicallymotivated acts are directed toward the achievement of an external goal. Intrinsically motivated acts are performed simply because they are pleasurable. 4. What is “grit”?  What is your level of “grit”?  GRIT One final, very important factor that is related to a person’s ability to a achieve long-term goals is grit. People with grit have a deep passion for their goals and a willingness to keep working toward them, even in spite of hardships and pitfalls (Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, & Kelly, 2007; Figure 9.13a). Gabby Douglas, the gymnast who worked against the odds to win Olympic gold, is one example of a person who has grit. By contrast, people who have less grit get discouraged more easily, lose steam in the middle of pursuing their goals, or get sidetracked from their goals by new interests. Is it true that grit is even more important than having natural talent? Recent research suggests that the answer may be yes. For example, grit has been shown to be a better predictor than intelligence for achieving long-term goals in several areas, such as educational attainment, retention in the United States Military Academy at West Point and ranking in a national spelling bee (Duckworth et al., 2007). In addition, grit has been shown to be a significant predictor for the grades of colleges students (Duckworth et al., 2007; Duckworth & Quinn, 2009), especially those of African American men (Strayhom, 2014). For most of us, this is great news because as long as we work hard, we can achieve our long-term goal (Figure 9.13b). And in turn, achieving our goals can bring us joy. 5. Which strategies of emotional regulation do you use (humor, thought suppression, distraction)?