Question 1

People who ________ are quick to cope with problems rather than stewing and brooding about them.

Accepted Answer

A)  set easily attainable goals 
B)  place a high value on financial success 
C)  are motivated by performance goals 
D)  have a strong sense of self-efficacy 
A)  set easily attainable goals 
B)  place a high value on financial success 
C)  are motivated by performance goals 
D)  have a strong sense of self-efficacy

Question 2

Why do some people have a homosexual orientation and others have a heterosexual orientation? Although researchers are still searching for explanations, some causes have been ruled out and others have only weak support. What theories of sexual orientation have been ruled out? Describe the possible biological theories regarding the origins of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 3

Janet wants to be a stay-at-home mom but worries that she won't be able to return to her career. This illustrates a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach conflict. 
B)  approach-avoidance conflict. 
C)  avoidance-avoidance conflict. 
D)  multiple approach-avoidance conflict. 
A)  approach-approach conflict. 
B)  approach-avoidance conflict. 
C)  avoidance-avoidance conflict. 
D)  multiple approach-avoidance conflict.

Question 4

Leona engages in activities only if she will receive a reward. She:

Accepted Answer

A)  has a need for affiliation. 
B)  is intrinsically motivated. 
C)  is extrinsically motivated. 
D)  is mastering a goal. 
A)  has a need for affiliation. 
B)  is intrinsically motivated. 
C)  is extrinsically motivated. 
D)  is mastering a goal.

Question 5

Over time, ________ typically decreases in relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  passion 
B)  intimacy 
C)  commitment 
D)  trust 
A)  passion 
B)  intimacy 
C)  commitment 
D)  trust

Question 6

During a critical period in infancy, __________ influences the formation of neural circuits in the hypothalamus, which are responsible for determining the body's set point.

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin 
B)  sucrose 
C)  fructose 
D)  pectin 
A)  leptin 
B)  sucrose 
C)  fructose 
D)  pectin

Question 7

Risky sexual behaviours, such as sex with many partners and a failure to use birth control, are strongly associated with which of the following motives for sex?

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic motives, such as having sex to gain approval from others 
B)  the satisfaction and physical pleasure of sex 
C)  emotional closeness with the partner 
D)  spiritual transcendence 
A)  extrinsic motives, such as having sex to gain approval from others 
B)  the satisfaction and physical pleasure of sex 
C)  emotional closeness with the partner 
D)  spiritual transcendence

Question 8

Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:

Accepted Answer

A)  speed up metabolism when tasty food is easily available in order to prevent excessive weight gain. 
B)  store calories when food is abundant in order to aid survival when food is scarce. 
C)  crave foods high in starch, fat, and carbohydrates, only during times of food scarcity. 
D)  quickly adapt to periods of food overabundance by reducing caloric intake. 
A)  speed up metabolism when tasty food is easily available in order to prevent excessive weight gain. 
B)  store calories when food is abundant in order to aid survival when food is scarce. 
C)  crave foods high in starch, fat, and carbohydrates, only during times of food scarcity. 
D)  quickly adapt to periods of food overabundance by reducing caloric intake.

Question 9

Research concerning the riddle of sexual orientation suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  most gay men report being seduced by an older adult during late childhood or early adolescence. 
B)  the majority of children of gay parents become gay themselves when they reach adolescence. 
C)  the parents of gay men were unconcerned about their son's nonconformity with the traditional male role. 
D)  from an early age, most gay men recall that they rejected the typical boy role and toys. 
A)  most gay men report being seduced by an older adult during late childhood or early adolescence. 
B)  the majority of children of gay parents become gay themselves when they reach adolescence. 
C)  the parents of gay men were unconcerned about their son's nonconformity with the traditional male role. 
D)  from an early age, most gay men recall that they rejected the typical boy role and toys.

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the reasons for rape given in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissism and hostility toward women 
B)  unrequited love 
C)  anxious attachment 
D)  curiosity 
A)  narcissism and hostility toward women 
B)  unrequited love 
C)  anxious attachment 
D)  curiosity

Question 11

When asked how they met, Jackie responds, "It was love at first sight!" This response is reflective of which type of love?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimate love 
B)  commitment love 
C)  companionate love 
D)  passionate love 
A)  intimate love 
B)  commitment love 
C)  companionate love 
D)  passionate love

Question 12

Which of the following work conditions is most likely to increase worker motivation and satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The assigned tasks are varied rather than repetitive. 
B)  The assigned task is specialized and consistent. 
C)  The workers don't have to make a lot of decisions. 
D)  Supervisors only provide feedback when a worker's performance is completely unacceptable. 
A)  The assigned tasks are varied rather than repetitive. 
B)  The assigned task is specialized and consistent. 
C)  The workers don't have to make a lot of decisions. 
D)  Supervisors only provide feedback when a worker's performance is completely unacceptable.

Question 13

Six aspects of the work environment have been found to increase job involvement, worker motivation, and job satisfaction. Describe these conditions.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 14

________ are goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance goals 
B)  Insecure goals 
C)  Mastery goals 
D)  Learning goals 
A)  Avoidance goals 
B)  Insecure goals 
C)  Mastery goals 
D)  Learning goals

Question 15

A(n) ________ is framed in terms of being judged favourably by others and avoiding criticism.

Accepted Answer

A)  approach goal 
B)  learning goal 
C)  mastery goal 
D)  performance goal 
A)  approach goal 
B)  learning goal 
C)  mastery goal 
D)  performance goal

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homosexuality is a direct result of being seduced by an older adult. 
B)  Homosexuality can be attributed to having a smothering mother or an absent father. 
C)  The majority of children of gay parents become gay. 
D)  Homosexual behaviour has been documented in over 450 species. 
A)  Homosexuality is a direct result of being seduced by an older adult. 
B)  Homosexuality can be attributed to having a smothering mother or an absent father. 
C)  The majority of children of gay parents become gay. 
D)  Homosexual behaviour has been documented in over 450 species.

Question 17

The psychology of motivation can be best summarized as the study of:

Accepted Answer

A)  how decisions are made. 
B)  why we do what we do. 
C)  biological drives. 
D)  performance goals. 
A)  how decisions are made. 
B)  why we do what we do. 
C)  biological drives. 
D)  performance goals.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsically motivated behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  reading a mystery book by your favourite author 
B)  working to earn a paycheck 
C)  bringing your mother flowers on her birthday because it is expected 
D)  exercising so you can fit into a new swimsuit 
A)  reading a mystery book by your favourite author 
B)  working to earn a paycheck 
C)  bringing your mother flowers on her birthday because it is expected 
D)  exercising so you can fit into a new swimsuit

Question 19

At least ________ percent of all children and teenagers in North America are now overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  75 
C)  25 
D)  5 
A)  50 
B)  75 
C)  25 
D)  5

Question 20

Goals are most likely to improve motivation and performance when three conditions are met. Describe these three conditions.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

People who ________ are quick to cope with problems rather than stewing and brooding about them.

Janet wants to be a stay-at-home mom but worries that she won't be able to return to her career. This illustrates a(n):

Leona engages in activities only if she will receive a reward. She:

Over time, ________ typically decreases in relationships.

During a critical period in infancy, __________ influences the formation of neural circuits in the hypothalamus, which are responsible for determining the body's set point.

Risky sexual behaviours, such as sex with many partners and a failure to use birth control, are strongly associated with which of the following motives for sex?

Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:

Research concerning the riddle of sexual orientation suggests that:

Which of the following is one of the reasons for rape given in the text?

When asked how they met, Jackie responds, "It was love at first sight!" This response is reflective of which type of love?

Which of the following work conditions is most likely to increase worker motivation and satisfaction?

Six aspects of the work environment have been found to increase job involvement, worker motivation, and job satisfaction. Describe these conditions.

________ are goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences.

A(n) ________ is framed in terms of being judged favourably by others and avoiding criticism.

Which of the following statements is true of homosexuality?

The psychology of motivation can be best summarized as the study of:

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsically motivated behaviour?

At least ________ percent of all children and teenagers in North America are now overweight or obese.

Goals are most likely to improve motivation and performance when three conditions are met. Describe these three conditions.

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Exam 12: Motivation

People who ________ are quick to cope with problems rather than stewing and brooding about them.

Janet wants to be a stay-at-home mom but worries that she won't be able to return to her career. This illustrates a(n):

Leona engages in activities only if she will receive a reward. She:

Over time, ________ typically decreases in relationships.

During a critical period in infancy, __________ influences the formation of neural circuits in the hypothalamus, which are responsible for determining the body's set point.

Risky sexual behaviours, such as sex with many partners and a failure to use birth control, are strongly associated with which of the following motives for sex?

Human evolution seems to have predisposed the body to:

Research concerning the riddle of sexual orientation suggests that:

Which of the following is one of the reasons for rape given in the text?

When asked how they met, Jackie responds, "It was love at first sight!" This response is reflective of which type of love?

Which of the following work conditions is most likely to increase worker motivation and satisfaction?

Six aspects of the work environment have been found to increase job involvement, worker motivation, and job satisfaction. Describe these conditions.

________ are goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences.

A(n) ________ is framed in terms of being judged favourably by others and avoiding criticism.

Which of the following statements is true of homosexuality?

The psychology of motivation can be best summarized as the study of:

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsically motivated behaviour?

At least ________ percent of all children and teenagers in North America are now overweight or obese.

Goals are most likely to improve motivation and performance when three conditions are met. Describe these three conditions.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain and Nervous System

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters