Question 1

For many decades, the study of motivation was dominated by a focus on the need for affection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ is the genetically influenced weight range of an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic weight 
B)  Goal weight 
C)  Extrinsic weight 
D)  Set point 
A)  Intrinsic weight 
B)  Goal weight 
C)  Extrinsic weight 
D)  Set point

Question 3

Set point is defined as the genetically influenced weight range for an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Contrast the public image of a rapist with the statistical evidence of actual rapists. What motives are there for men to rape?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 5

Historically, when women have needed a relationship for financial security, sex was regarded as a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  art to cultivate, like the art of cooking. 
B)  asset to be rationed to achieve a goal. 
C)  act to be "gotten through" quickly. 
D)  pleasurable activity to be enjoyed. 
A)  art to cultivate, like the art of cooking. 
B)  asset to be rationed to achieve a goal. 
C)  act to be "gotten through" quickly. 
D)  pleasurable activity to be enjoyed.

Question 6

Esther's TAT shows that she has high achievement motivation. She would be most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid starting her own business. 
B)  prefer working with friendly co-workers. 
C)  avoid challenges. 
D)  prefer working with capable colleagues. 
A)  avoid starting her own business. 
B)  prefer working with friendly co-workers. 
C)  avoid challenges. 
D)  prefer working with capable colleagues.

Question 7

________ is a substance that helps to regulate appetite.

Accepted Answer

A)  Leptin 
B)  Endorphin 
C)  Metabolin 
D)  Ephedra 
A)  Leptin 
B)  Endorphin 
C)  Metabolin 
D)  Ephedra

Question 8

What gender differences have been found in the expression of love and intimacy in Western society? How do these differences reflect social, economic, and cultural forces?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 9

Our authors would most likely agree that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the passion at the beginning of love should be powerful enough to fuel love through all of its ups and downs. 
B)  there is a positive correlation between passion and intimacy. 
C)  love is a process over which the lovers have control, and the process tends to increase with time rather than wane. 
D)  the only "real love" is romantic love, and if a relationship begins to lose its passion then it never was true love. 
A)  the passion at the beginning of love should be powerful enough to fuel love through all of its ups and downs. 
B)  there is a positive correlation between passion and intimacy. 
C)  love is a process over which the lovers have control, and the process tends to increase with time rather than wane. 
D)  the only "real love" is romantic love, and if a relationship begins to lose its passion then it never was true love.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression and anxiety 
B)  high self-esteem 
C)  perfectionism 
D)  pressure from parents and friends 
A)  depression and anxiety 
B)  high self-esteem 
C)  perfectionism 
D)  pressure from parents and friends

Question 11

Give two examples of different sexual scripts.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 12

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms.
-The rate at which the body burns calories for energy.

Accepted Answer

A) set point 
B) leptin 
C) bulimia 
D) anorexia 
E) basal metabolism 
A) set point 
B) leptin 
C) bulimia 
D) anorexia 
E) basal metabolism

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an approach-avoidance conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can't decide whether or not to get married to the woman you love and give up the single life. 
B)  You can't decide whether to vote for Smith or Jones in the upcoming election, neither of whom you like. 
C)  You can't decide which of two movies to see. 
D)  You can't decide which answer to this question is correct. 
A)  You can't decide whether or not to get married to the woman you love and give up the single life. 
B)  You can't decide whether to vote for Smith or Jones in the upcoming election, neither of whom you like. 
C)  You can't decide which of two movies to see. 
D)  You can't decide which answer to this question is correct.

Question 14

According to traditional evolutionary psychologists, natural selection explains why men "make a move" when they don't really want to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Nari wants to be a stay-at-home mom but worries that she won't be able to return to her career. This illustrates a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach conflict. 
B)  approach-avoidance conflict. 
C)  multiple approach-avoidance conflict. 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict. 
A)  approach-approach conflict. 
B)  approach-avoidance conflict. 
C)  multiple approach-avoidance conflict. 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Question 16

Humanist psychologist Abraham Maslow is most closely associated with the idea that:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual activity is subject to learning. 
B)  motives form a hierarchy of needs. 
C)  eating disorders may arise from societal pressure. 
D)  motivation can be explained by drive reduction. 
A)  sexual activity is subject to learning. 
B)  motives form a hierarchy of needs. 
C)  eating disorders may arise from societal pressure. 
D)  motivation can be explained by drive reduction.

Question 17

Which underlying motive emphasizes having sex to conform to what everyone else seems to be doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  partner approval 
B)  attaining a goal 
C)  peer approval 
D)  insecurity 
A)  partner approval 
B)  attaining a goal 
C)  peer approval 
D)  insecurity

Question 18

Why do some people become homosexual and others become heterosexual? Although researchers are still searching for explanations, some causes have been ruled out and others have only weak support. What theories of homosexuality have been ruled out? Describe possible biological theories of homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 19

Based on studies of U.S. and South Korean students, which is NOT one of the top four psychological needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  competence 
B)  relatedness 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  autonomy 
A)  competence 
B)  relatedness 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  autonomy

Question 20

Extrinsic motivation is defined as the pursuit of an activity for external rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For many decades, the study of motivation was dominated by a focus on the need for affection.

________ is the genetically influenced weight range of an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism.

Set point is defined as the genetically influenced weight range for an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism.

Contrast the public image of a rapist with the statistical evidence of actual rapists. What motives are there for men to rape?

Historically, when women have needed a relationship for financial security, sex was regarded as a/an:

Esther's TAT shows that she has high achievement motivation. She would be most likely to:

________ is a substance that helps to regulate appetite.

What gender differences have been found in the expression of love and intimacy in Western society? How do these differences reflect social, economic, and cultural forces?

Our authors would most likely agree that:

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to eating disorders?

Give two examples of different sexual scripts.

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms. -The rate at which the body burns calories for energy.

Which of the following is an example of an approach-avoidance conflict?

According to traditional evolutionary psychologists, natural selection explains why men "make a move" when they don't really want to.

Nari wants to be a stay-at-home mom but worries that she won't be able to return to her career. This illustrates a/an:

Humanist psychologist Abraham Maslow is most closely associated with the idea that:

Which underlying motive emphasizes having sex to conform to what everyone else seems to be doing?

Based on studies of U.S. and South Korean students, which is NOT one of the top four psychological needs?

Extrinsic motivation is defined as the pursuit of an activity for external rewards.

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Exam 12: Motivation

For many decades, the study of motivation was dominated by a focus on the need for affection.

________ is the genetically influenced weight range of an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism.

Set point is defined as the genetically influenced weight range for an individual, maintained by biological mechanisms that regulate food intake, fat reserves, and metabolism.

Contrast the public image of a rapist with the statistical evidence of actual rapists. What motives are there for men to rape?

Historically, when women have needed a relationship for financial security, sex was regarded as a/an:

Esther's TAT shows that she has high achievement motivation. She would be most likely to:

________ is a substance that helps to regulate appetite.

What gender differences have been found in the expression of love and intimacy in Western society? How do these differences reflect social, economic, and cultural forces?

Our authors would most likely agree that:

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to eating disorders?

Give two examples of different sexual scripts.

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms. -The rate at which the body burns calories for energy.

Which of the following is an example of an approach-avoidance conflict?

According to traditional evolutionary psychologists, natural selection explains why men "make a move" when they don't really want to.

Nari wants to be a stay-at-home mom but worries that she won't be able to return to her career. This illustrates a/an:

Humanist psychologist Abraham Maslow is most closely associated with the idea that:

Which underlying motive emphasizes having sex to conform to what everyone else seems to be doing?

Based on studies of U.S. and South Korean students, which is NOT one of the top four psychological needs?

Extrinsic motivation is defined as the pursuit of an activity for external rewards.

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters