Exam 12: Motivation

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

For many decades, the study of motivation was dominated by a focus on biological drives.

Set point theory would predict which of the following?

Zulma is currently in therapy for treatment of an eating disorder. Every day she eats a box of donuts and an entire bag of chips and then makes herself vomit. Zulma most likely has which of the following disorders?

What feedback should you give children after they solve a puzzle correctly, if you do not want them to give up when they encounter a more difficult puzzle later on?

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

Throughout most of human history, the proportion of calories in beverages was very high.

Describe the eating disorders that occur when women (and some men) become obsessed with weight and dieting in order to avoid becoming "fat." What causes eating disorders?

Until recently, men in Western societies were more likely than women to marry for love.

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

A man with a(n) ________ attachment style will find that others are often reluctant to get as close as he would like, and he worries that his partner won't stay with him.

Which of the following is an example of an approach-approach conflict?

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Injecting leptin into a leptin-deficient mouse would cause it to:

________ goals involve the effort to avoid unpleasant experiences, such as trying not to make a fool of oneself at parties.

In general, overweight people overeat to fill "emotional holes."

Ramón and Ramona are learning to ski. Every time she falls, Ramona says, "This is the most humiliating experience I've ever had! Everyone is watching me behave like a clumsy dolt!" When Ramón falls, he says, "&*!!@$@! I'll show these dratted skis who's boss!" Why is Ramona more likely than Ramón to give up?

Some people have suggested that oxytocin could act as a "love potion" or "liquid trust." Which of the following is a reason given in the textbook why this is an oversimplification?

William Masters and Virginia Johnson's research helped to overcome much of the superstition and ignorance about sexual arousal. However, their research had some limitations. Describe the limitations of Masters and Johnson's research that were discussed in your textbook.

The overwhelming number of children of gay parents do not become gay.