Scenario:Abbot has several items on his bucket list, including visiting the seven wonders of the world, sky-diving, bungee jumping, trying the most exotic foods, and visiting South America to try Ayahuasca.

Question 2a: Identify and explain the motivation theory that BESTexplains Abbot's determination to do these activities. (2 mark)

Answer:Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is the motivation theory that best explains the situation in the scenario above. Maslow (1943, 1954) stated that people are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some needs take precedence over others. Maslow states that one must satisfy the needs at the lower level before considering to satisfy the ones on the higher level.

Scenario:Arianna is Abbot's friend who marvels a his zeal for life. She tells him, "These are things I would not normally consider but if someone offers me money, I am game!"

Question 2b: Identify and explain the motivation theory that BESTexplains Arianna's determination to do these activities. (2 mark)