Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is NOT a basic organismic need identified as part of the self-determination theory?

Which of the following is true of the drive reduction theory?

The sociocultural standards that determine when,where,and how emotions should be expressed are called:

Dennis works as a salesman at a large retail store.He is happily married and lives in a safe neighborhood.He earns enough of money to eat and provide for his family.According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs is Dennis most likely to fulfill next?

Ray played basketball for most of his life because he enjoyed the sport.He became so competent that he was given an opportunity to play professionally.Eventually,he signed a very lucrative contract with a regional basketball team.After the contract ran out,the team offered him slightly more money than the previous deal,but Ray decided that it was not enough.Which of the following best explains the rationale behind Ray's decision?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,before a person can feel safe,he needs to:

Harold was involved in a serious motorcycle accident.Harold's lateral hypothalamus was damaged as a result of the accident.Under such circumstances,which of the following is most likely to occur in the context of hunger and eating disorders?

While free meals provided at schools are an attempt to satisfy one of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,students may still fail to experience a strong sense of acceptance and belonging unless they:

Marsha does a good job because she knows that her performance will result in a bonus if she meets her goals.Dianna does an adequate job but lacks the motivation to perform in a timely manner.Georgia does a good job because she feels a sense of accomplishment when she meets her goals.All three women do the same kind of work.In the context of motivation,who among the three is likely to be the most competent at work?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,the strongest human needs are:

After bungee jumping,David's nervous system signals the production of large amounts of epinephrine which causes high arousal.During this time,he notices a beautiful woman and cognitively interprets his excitement as attraction toward the woman.This exemplifies the concept of the _____.

On a hiking trip,Alex encounters a bear in the woods and begins to run away.How would the James-Lange theory and the Cannon Bard theory of emotion explain Alex's fear of the bear?

Setting goals,planning for the implementation of goals,and monitoring progress are all aspects of:

Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake.He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories.Is Gary doing the right thing?

A _____ is a graph that arranges emotional states in an organized fashion,using the dimensions of valence and arousal level.

Which of the following is true of the biological factors involved in emotion?

Camilla goes out to shop one afternoon on a hot summer day.Her body begins to sweat and releases the excess heat.Which of the following is responsible for this physiological change in Camilla's body?

Darrin is a good pianist.However,when he is alone,he becomes lethargic and is not motivated to perform well.At recitals with strangers,Darrin gets very overly aroused and often makes mistakes.His best performance is typically when his family and friends are nearby.In such situations,Darrin isn't nervous and is only moderately aroused.This scenario best exemplifies the principle of _____.

Whenever a dog falls into a puddle of water,it shakes itself to dry its wet fur.Which of the following best describes the dog's pattern of behavior?

Tim and Margaret are having a picnic near the edge of a large forest.Suddenly,a huge black bear invades their space and heads for the picnic basket.According to the James Lange theory of emotion,the couple will: