The motivational concept that applies for my drive to want to get a post-secondary education is the arousal theory. The arousal theory’s focal point is based around the fact that we have motivated behaviors based on the amount of stimulation that we are exposed to. When it comes to optimum arousal it gives the example of curiosity. I want to attend college to make something of myself. You go get a degree for the major that you wish to become, to qualify for the position. If you were not curious to expand your knowledge in that field whether it’s engineering, biology, astronomy etc., you have to chance to go and do it. I have high arousal for wanting to attend a college because it’s an opportunity to me, and I want to make the most of it. My
