Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

If Phong makes his girlfriend, Regina, dinner and his menu selection is influenced by his culture, he would most likely make Regina

Paloma's parents spent a great deal of time with her when she was growing up; they always made her feel loved and valued. Erhard's parents loved him, but they were always busy and Distant. As an adult, who is likely to experience more guilt, and why?

When he misses lunch, Augustus knows he is experiencing a state of deficiency. Pretty soon, he starts to feel hungry and he goes to a deli to eat. Augustus was motivated to eat because He experienced the psychological state called a(n) ________, which will reduce his state Of deficiency.

Hernando and Fiona are in an advanced math class, which they love. In order to increase his effort in the class, Hernando's parents give him $5 for every "A" he earns. Fiona's parents do Not reward her for good grades. Which of the following concepts suggests that Fiona is more Likely to do well in the class?

Gertrude is close to finishing her degree in biology and was offered several good jobs in her field. However, Gertrude decides that her real dream is to become a carpenter. She quits School and becomes a very happy and successful carpenter. According to Maslow, Gertrude

Research has shown that social isolation increases the risk of illness by the same amount as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. This finding supports the idea that the need for ________ Is a fundamental adaptive motive.

Eight-year-old Britton is an outgoing, friendly child. Recently, Britton was in a skiing accident and suffered damage to her amygdala. A) Describe the two pathways by which emotional information reaches the amygdala. (Hint: include the function of each pathway-what does each pathway do?) B) Describe which emotions or situations Britton is likely to have trouble with after the accident.

Tia is studying for her introductory psychology exam and is having trouble understanding the James-Lange theory of emotion. Her friend Brian took the course last semester and is Most likely to explain the relationship between fear and trembling as

When you are hungry, the level of glucose in your bloodstream is ________. After you finish a big meal, the level of glucose in your bloodstream is ________.

When Seth becomes interested in a new hobby, he completely invests his time, money, and talents into that hobby. However, Seth always seems to lose his passion for the hobby In the middle of completing a project. He gets sidetracked and discouraged and chooses To focus on a new hobby. On which of the four factors related to long-term goal Achievement is Seth low?

Eva and Garnet survived a traumatic bus accident. During the accident, Eva's amygdala was severely damaged while Garnet experienced no injuries. When compared with Garnet, you Would expect Eva to be ________ to develop a conditioned fear to buses.

Beth's entire family has a high achievement motivation. Which of the following is Beth NOT likely to observe in her family members?

Anita and Rahul are emergency room nurses. Over the course of her career, Anita has learned to laugh at her boss's jokes, even if she does not find them funny, so that she is seen as agreeable. Similarly, Rahul has learned that he should inhibit, or hide, his stress responses to patients with extreme injuries so that he is seen as a tough, stern worker. A) Define display rules. B) Explain any differences you see in how Anita and Rahul comply with display rules based on their sex.

Delia lives far from her family and rarely visits them. On a recent trip home, Delia realizes that her nephews do not know who she is. This makes Delia feel remorseful. Because Remorse is a blend of other feelings, Delia is experiencing a(n) ________ emotion.

As part of a research study, Camille is injected with a chemical that activates the sympathetic nervous system (which prepares the body for action). Subsequently, Camille is told that she is extremely likely to experience intense fear. A) Define the James-Lange theory of emotion. B) Describe how the James-Lange theory of emotion might explain why Camille feels fear when her sympathetic nervous system is activated. C) Is there a theory of emotion that would have difficulty explaining these effects? If so, which one and why?

Suppose you are a university counselor who wants to develop a program to improve students' academic performance. You believe that many students are not doing well because of motivational issues-either they simply lack motivation overall or they are motivated by the wrong things. A) What is self-efficacy? B) How is self-efficacy related to the kinds of goals students set? C) Explain how achievement motivation influences students differently.

When Ellen learns that her roommate will be an international student from Britain, she is worried that her roommate will be stiff and reserved. Ellen is surprised when Diana turns out to be upbeat and friendly. Diana's behavior goes against Ellen's beliefs About how people from Britain express emotions and has violated her

Lulu has a hard time sitting still and concentrating when doing her homework. Lulu's father says to her, "If you can sit still and focus for 10 minutes and get these three math problems Right then we can play soccer together for a while." Lulu's father is trying to motivate a Change in her behavior by

Antoinette is a real risk taker. She loves to skydive, and she can party all night. Benita dislikes risk taking and prefers quieter activities, such as reading and yoga. These contrasting Preferences in the rate of physiological activation they experience suggest that Antoinette and Benita differ in their

Blythe had a large breakfast in the late morning. Even though she was planning to skip lunch, she follows her usual routine and eats lunch at noon. The fact that Blythe eats at her normal Lunchtime even though she ate a late breakfast can be best explained by