Question 1

Which of the following is NOT among the shortcomings of instinct approaches to motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Instinct approaches can account only for physiological motivations,not psychological ones. 
B) Instinct theorists identified too many different instincts for the theory to be useful. 
C) Instinct theorists disagreed on the precise instincts guiding behavior. 
D) Instinct theorists fail to explain why certain specific patterns of behavior have evolved in a given species. 
A) Instinct approaches can account only for physiological motivations,not psychological ones. 
B) Instinct theorists identified too many different instincts for the theory to be useful. 
C) Instinct theorists disagreed on the precise instincts guiding behavior. 
D) Instinct theorists fail to explain why certain specific patterns of behavior have evolved in a given species.

Question 2

An injury to the _____hypothalamus is likely to lead to the problem of extreme overeating.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An injury to the _____hypothalamus is likely...

Question 3

The functions of emotions include:

Accepted Answer

A) preparing us for rest. 
B) facilitating learning. 
C) shaping our past behavior. 
D) helping us interact more effectively with others. 
A) preparing us for rest. 
B) facilitating learning. 
C) shaping our past behavior. 
D) helping us interact more effectively with others.

Question 4

The Cannon-Bard theory states that after we perceive an emotion-producing stimulus,the _____ is the initial site of the emotional response.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) hippocampus 
D) amygdala 
A) hypothalamus 
B) thalamus 
C) hippocampus 
D) amygdala

Question 5

What is homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A) A theory of need reduction 
B) The body's tendency to maintain a steady internal state 
C) The psychological representation of primary needs 
D) The diffusion of fluids into a cell 
A) A theory of need reduction 
B) The body's tendency to maintain a steady internal state 
C) The psychological representation of primary needs 
D) The diffusion of fluids into a cell

Question 6

Incentive approaches to motivation are:

Accepted Answer

A) theories suggesting that a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need. 
B) theories suggesting that we try to maintain certain levels of stimulation and activity. 
C) theories suggesting that motivation stems from the desire to attain external rewards. 
D) theories suggesting that motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goals. 
A) theories suggesting that a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need. 
B) theories suggesting that we try to maintain certain levels of stimulation and activity. 
C) theories suggesting that motivation stems from the desire to attain external rewards. 
D) theories suggesting that motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goals.

Question 7

Psychologist _____is known for early demonstrations among Americans and New Guineans which show that the expression of basic emotions is universal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychologist _____is known for early demonstrations among...

Question 8

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,physiological reactions _____ emotional experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) follow 
B) precede 
C) occur simultaneously with 
D) have little to do with 
A) follow 
B) precede 
C) occur simultaneously with 
D) have little to do with

Question 9

When does one's body start storing fat either by increasing the number of fat cells or by increasing the size of existing fat cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Starts at birth 
B) During the first year of life 
C) During adulthood 
D) Starts by the end of adolescence 
A) Starts at birth 
B) During the first year of life 
C) During adulthood 
D) Starts by the end of adolescence

Question 10

Drive-reduction approaches first appeared in the psychology of motivation in the:

Accepted Answer

A) 1920s. 
B) 1940s. 
C) 1960s. 
D) 1980s. 
A) 1920s. 
B) 1940s. 
C) 1960s. 
D) 1980s.

Question 11

According to the self-determination theory,_____ is the perception that we have control over our own lives.

Accepted Answer

A) reliance 
B) autonomy 
C) relatedness 
D) competence 
A) reliance 
B) autonomy 
C) relatedness 
D) competence

Question 12

With which of the following early psychologists is instinct theory most strongly associated?

Accepted Answer

A) James 
B) Thorndike 
C) McDougall 
D) Watson 
A) James 
B) Thorndike 
C) McDougall 
D) Watson

Question 13

What are schadenfreude,hagaii,and musu?

Accepted Answer

A) Condiments used in other countries 
B) Highly specific emotions 
C) Speech disorders 
D) Grammar rules 
A) Condiments used in other countries 
B) Highly specific emotions 
C) Speech disorders 
D) Grammar rules

Question 14

Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

Accepted Answer

A) personality. 
B) intelligence. 
C) cognition. 
D) motivation. 
A) personality. 
B) intelligence. 
C) cognition. 
D) motivation.

Question 15

Men with high power needs tend to show high levels of:

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol consumption. 
B) nurturing behavior. 
C) participation in cultural events. 
D) concern for others. 
A) alcohol consumption. 
B) nurturing behavior. 
C) participation in cultural events. 
D) concern for others.

Question 16

Briefly describe instinct,drive-reduction,arousal,incentive,and cognitive approaches to motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain the following

Question 17

Many basic drives,such as hunger,thirst,sleep,and sex,are related to biological needs of the body or of the species as a whole.These are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many basic drives,such as hunger,thirst,sleep,and sex,are related...

Question 18

Describe the needs for achievement and affiliation.Identify some of the characteristics associated with each of these needs.How are these needs often assessed?

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Which of the following is NOT among the shortcomings of instinct approaches to motivation?

An injury to the _____hypothalamus is likely to lead to the problem of extreme overeating.

The functions of emotions include:

The Cannon-Bard theory states that after we perceive an emotion-producing stimulus,the _____ is the initial site of the emotional response.

What is homeostasis?

Incentive approaches to motivation are:

Psychologist _____is known for early demonstrations among Americans and New Guineans which show that the expression of basic emotions is universal.

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,physiological reactions _____ emotional experiences.

When does one's body start storing fat either by increasing the number of fat cells or by increasing the size of existing fat cells?

Drive-reduction approaches first appeared in the psychology of motivation in the:

According to the self-determination theory,_____ is the perception that we have control over our own lives.

With which of the following early psychologists is instinct theory most strongly associated?

What are schadenfreude,hagaii,and musu?

Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

Men with high power needs tend to show high levels of:

Briefly describe instinct,drive-reduction,arousal,incentive,and cognitive approaches to motivation.

Many basic drives,such as hunger,thirst,sleep,and sex,are related to biological needs of the body or of the species as a whole.These are called _____.

Describe the needs for achievement and affiliation.Identify some of the characteristics associated with each of these needs.How are these needs often assessed?

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is NOT among the shortcomings of instinct approaches to motivation?

An injury to the _____hypothalamus is likely to lead to the problem of extreme overeating.

The functions of emotions include:

The Cannon-Bard theory states that after we perceive an emotion-producing stimulus,the _____ is the initial site of the emotional response.

What is homeostasis?

Incentive approaches to motivation are:

Psychologist _____is known for early demonstrations among Americans and New Guineans which show that the expression of basic emotions is universal.

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,physiological reactions _____ emotional experiences.

When does one's body start storing fat either by increasing the number of fat cells or by increasing the size of existing fat cells?

Drive-reduction approaches first appeared in the psychology of motivation in the:

According to the self-determination theory,_____ is the perception that we have control over our own lives.

With which of the following early psychologists is instinct theory most strongly associated?

What are schadenfreude,hagaii,and musu?

Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

Men with high power needs tend to show high levels of:

Briefly describe instinct,drive-reduction,arousal,incentive,and cognitive approaches to motivation.

Many basic drives,such as hunger,thirst,sleep,and sex,are related to biological needs of the body or of the species as a whole.These are called _____.

Describe the needs for achievement and affiliation.Identify some of the characteristics associated with each of these needs.How are these needs often assessed?

Introduction to Psychology

Psychology Research

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Language

Intelligence

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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