Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously. As such, it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

Who proposed that the human expression of emotion is innate and has survival value?

In terms of arousal theory, if individuals are currently bored or underaroused, they are likely to pursue activities to help them __________ their overall level of arousal.

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively-a state called __________.

Primary drives are __________.

Explain the concepts of motivation and, more specifically, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Please provide detailed examples of these concepts from your everyday life.

According to cognitive-mediational theory, appraisal of the situation would come __________ the physical arousal and __________ the experience of emotion.

What is self-actualization, and how is it related to having a peak experience?

Drives that are unlearned are called __________ drives.

What are the physiological components involved in hunger? Describe how these components might be influencing you at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A sensation seeker is a person who only engages in extreme, potentially life-threatening acts.

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, when Shemar complies with instructions to look angry, it is most likely that __________.

Which of the following statements would BEST be associated with Carol Dweck?

Eli enjoys woodcarving. Although none of his teenage friends are interested, he often spends hours creating several different pieces. His enjoyment of the task is all his own, and he rarely shows others his work. Many would call his motivation __________ in nature.

Seeing a snake, and then simultaneously running away from it and becoming frightened, is the sequence of events postulated by __________ theory.

What is the self-determination theory of motivation?

To explain the human universality and variability of emotions, Ekman and his associates __________.

What did Charles Darwin believe about the origin of emotions?

Take three theories of emotion and apply them to one emotional event in your life. Be specific about the event, and make clear connections to the theoretical assumptions.

The observation that people often seek stimulation and that not all motives are aroused by internal states contradicts the __________ theory of motivation.