Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

The fact that people all over the world seem to associate a smile with positive emotions provides support for the ____ aspects of the expression of emotions.On the other hand,the diversity of types of smiles supports the ____ aspects of the expression of emotion.

Before coming to his final exam,Howie drinks four cans of Surge (which contains a lot of caffeine).As the final is being passed out,Howie becomes aware that his hands are shaking and his heart is beating fast.According to ____ theory,whether Howie attributes his shaking hands and beating heart to ingesting a lot of caffeine or to being concerned about the final will affect his emotional experience.

As a member of the Peace Corps,David is given special training in the customs of the third-world country to which he was going.Nevertheless,David probably needs little training to correctly interpret his hosts' display of happiness,surprise,and sadness as revealed by their ____.

Ludwig has high achievement motivation.Which statement will be least characteristic of Ludwig?

Compare and contrast the James-Lange,Cannon-Bard,and Schachter-Singer theories of emotion.

In Marsha's history class,the students are given a choice of either writing a twelve-page paper or giving a twenty-minute oral presentation in front of the class.Marsha is having a difficult time making the decision because both are a lot of work.She is experiencing a(n)____ conflict situation.

In deciding whether to accept the invitation to attend Whoville's annual Whobilation,the Grinch makes a list of pros and cons.On the one hand,he would enjoy stealing Christmas,as well as upsetting and making fun of the Whoville residents.On the other hand,he doesn't have anything to wear and it might cause him to recall traumatic childhood memories.What kind of motivational conflict is the Grinch facing?

You have lost all feedback from your body about its physiological and behavioral activity.Which theory of emotion predicts the least amount of change in your ability to experience emotions?

Explain why people date from the perspective of the four theories of motivation: instinct doctrine,drive reduction theory,arousal theory,and incentive theory.

Fernandez owns a business that employs several hundred people.He would like to increase both the satisfaction and the productivity of his employees.According to research,the least effective way for Fernandez to accomplish this would be to ____.

While watching Survivor on television,you realize that the participants cannot worry about creating alliances or making worthy contributions until they have first secured a source of food and shelter.This phenomenon is explained best by ____ theory of motivation.

Because all your friends are concerned about your feeling depressed lately,you decide to walk around all day with a smile on your face trying to look happy.By the end of the day,you actually begin to feel happier.The theory of emotion that best explains this phenomenon is ____.

While watching Survivor on television,you realize that the participants cannot worry about creating alliances or making worthy contributions until they have first secured a source of food and shelter.This phenomenon is explained best by ____ theory of motivation.

Pedro has always been of average weight and build.However,over the past year,his eating habits and his weight have changed drastically.He now seems to eat constantly and has gained over seventy-five pounds.Pedro most likely has damage to his ____.

As the hormone responsible for communicating satiety to the brain,____ enters the blood when fat supplies increase in cells and reduces food intake.

Joani is a college student working two jobs to pay her tuition and living expenses.Despite working long hours,she is worried that she cannot afford to stay in college another semester.According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,Joani is attempting to satisfy needs at the ____ level.

Shmuel is well fed and owns his own home.According to Maslow,this information suggests that Shmuel's current motivation should be focused primarily on ____.

Which characteristic is least associated with motivation?

Mother Theresa is often praised for the good works she accomplished during her life.She became a nun,took a vow of poverty,and helped others in the slum areas of cities.According to Maslow,she would be in the ____ stage of his hierarchy.

Stone has just received the opportunity to advance to assistant manager at the car wash.He really wants the extra pay and the additional experience,but unfortunately,the only slot available for this new position is nights (midnight to 8:00 a.m.).What type of conflict is Stone facing?