Exam 9: Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

Research suggests that many individuals continue to be sexually active well into their eighties. Barriers to sex at an older age include health problems and lack of a partner, as opposed to lack of desire.

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in ________, which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat.

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as ________.

Briefly describe the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Bill hasn't eaten for four days and is very hungry. A friend offers to take him to lunch or to a new Arnold Schwartzennegger movie that she knows Bill wants to see. The drive theory of motivation would predict:

What is one of the criticisms of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Motivation refers to that which:

Abraham Maslow theorized that human needs are:

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

According to cognitive-mediational theory, what is likely to influence an individual's emotional experience?

Janel is stuck in a major traffic jam, and has gone nowhere in over 45 minutes. Based on what you know about the psychological factors that contribute to stress (e.g., pressure, frustration, etc.), discuss the factors that are contributing to her rising stress levels and note how she might respond to the stress if the traffic doesn't clear up soon.

Gloria is a tax accountant who is very busy from January to April 15, which is the tax return filing deadline. She feels that she must work very long hours during this time to meet the April 15 deadline for all of her clients. Gloria is experiencing ________.

A careful examination of emotions can be traced back to ___________.

Homeostasis refers to:

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of the GTD method discussed in your chapter?

Physical arousal has to be interpreted cognitively before it is experienced as a specific emotion, according to ________.

Investigators believe that the number of fat cells we have is determined partly by genetics and partly by our diet during:

According to the fraternal birth-order effect, which of the following individuals is most likely to be gay?

Sam is known to be the fastest worker in the mail room. He has worked in the mail room for only a short time, but prides himself on being competent and a quick learner. He often gets positive comments from coworkers and his boss, which helps to motivate him and has a positive effect as he continues to challenge himself at work. As a result of his efficient style, he is also given more freedom than other workers, as his boss is impressed by his ability to sort and organize mail. Sam is likely to be ________ motivated as he continues to challenge and push himself to perform even better each day.

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?