Question 1

Which of the following is true of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It activates and directs behavior. 
B)  It is accompanied by physiological arousal of the autonomic nervous system produced in response to a stimulus. 
C)  It involves the cognitive interpretation of body arousal. 
D)  It involves a positive or negative conscious experience. 
A)  It activates and directs behavior. 
B)  It is accompanied by physiological arousal of the autonomic nervous system produced in response to a stimulus. 
C)  It involves the cognitive interpretation of body arousal. 
D)  It involves a positive or negative conscious experience.

Question 2

Which theory proposes that we act aggressively as a natural reaction to the blocking of important motives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud's instinct theory 
B)  cognitive theory of aggression 
C)  frustration-aggression theory 
D)  social learning theory 
A)  Freud's instinct theory 
B)  cognitive theory of aggression 
C)  frustration-aggression theory 
D)  social learning theory

Question 3

____________can begin with a miscommunication between dating persons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________can begin with a miscommunication between dating...

Question 4

In Maslow's hierarchy,love and belongingness needs come before self-esteem needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When the concentration of salt increases on the outside of the specialized cells located in the drink center of the hypothalamus:

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH is released into the bloodstream. 
B)  glucagon is released from the liver. 
C)  the pancreas releases insulin. 
D)  a message to stop drinking is sent to the cortex. 
A)  ADH is released into the bloodstream. 
B)  glucagon is released from the liver. 
C)  the pancreas releases insulin. 
D)  a message to stop drinking is sent to the cortex.

Question 6

Psychological motives are directly linked to the process of homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Fear of failure is most similar to:

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic motivation. 
B)  mastery goals. 
C)  performance-approach goals. 
D)  performance-avoidance goals. 
A)  extrinsic motivation. 
B)  mastery goals. 
C)  performance-approach goals. 
D)  performance-avoidance goals.

Question 8

Based on research on the association between work and happiness,which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to derive happiness from work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe,who perceives that he can meet the challenges he is given at work 
B)  Jacob,who works hard so that he can have a lot of money 
C)  Austin,who is deeply involved in all of his daily activities,including work 
D)  Cody,who is intrinsically motivated to do his job 
A)  Joe,who perceives that he can meet the challenges he is given at work 
B)  Jacob,who works hard so that he can have a lot of money 
C)  Austin,who is deeply involved in all of his daily activities,including work 
D)  Cody,who is intrinsically motivated to do his job

Question 9

Which of the following is characteristic of hunger,thirst,AND the sexual motive?

Accepted Answer

A)  All are controlled by the hypothalamus. 
B)  Because all are under biological control,learning does not play a role. 
C)  All lead to increased arousal. 
D)  All increase the body's energy level. 
A)  All are controlled by the hypothalamus. 
B)  Because all are under biological control,learning does not play a role. 
C)  All lead to increased arousal. 
D)  All increase the body's energy level.

Question 10

If you enjoy the sport of arm wrestling,then you engage in this sport as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a primary motive. 
B)  intrinsic motivation. 
C)  the opponent-process theory. 
D)  extrinsic motivation. 
A)  a primary motive. 
B)  intrinsic motivation. 
C)  the opponent-process theory. 
D)  extrinsic motivation.

Question 11

College students who are ____________ in mastery goals and ____________ in performance-approach goals tend to enjoy their courses more than other students.

Accepted Answer

A)  low;low 
B)  low;high 
C)  high;low 
D)  high;high 
A)  low;low 
B)  low;high 
C)  high;low 
D)  high;high

Question 12

In order to increase a child's intrinsic motivation,Henderlong and Lepper suggest that praise should:

Accepted Answer

A)  compare the child to other children. 
B)  imply that the adult is controlling the child. 
C)  not imply that the adult has standards for the child's behavior. 
D)  imply that the child was successful because of his or her efforts rather than his or her abilities. 
A)  compare the child to other children. 
B)  imply that the adult is controlling the child. 
C)  not imply that the adult has standards for the child's behavior. 
D)  imply that the child was successful because of his or her efforts rather than his or her abilities.

Question 13

Explain the relevance of the facial feedback hypothesis to the James-Lange theory.

Accepted Answer

Walter Cannon argued that the James-Lang

Which of the following is true of motivation?

Which theory proposes that we act aggressively as a natural reaction to the blocking of important motives?

____________can begin with a miscommunication between dating persons.

In Maslow's hierarchy,love and belongingness needs come before self-esteem needs.

When the concentration of salt increases on the outside of the specialized cells located in the drink center of the hypothalamus:

Psychological motives are directly linked to the process of homeostasis.

Fear of failure is most similar to:

Based on research on the association between work and happiness,which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to derive happiness from work?

Which of the following is characteristic of hunger,thirst,AND the sexual motive?

If you enjoy the sport of arm wrestling,then you engage in this sport as a result of:

College students who are in mastery goals and in performance-approach goals tend to enjoy their courses more than other students.

In order to increase a child's intrinsic motivation,Henderlong and Lepper suggest that praise should:

Explain the relevance of the facial feedback hypothesis to the James-Lange theory.

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is true of motivation?

Which theory proposes that we act aggressively as a natural reaction to the blocking of important motives?

____________can begin with a miscommunication between dating persons.

In Maslow's hierarchy,love and belongingness needs come before self-esteem needs.

When the concentration of salt increases on the outside of the specialized cells located in the drink center of the hypothalamus:

Psychological motives are directly linked to the process of homeostasis.

Fear of failure is most similar to:

Based on research on the association between work and happiness,which of the following individuals is LEAST likely to derive happiness from work?

Which of the following is characteristic of hunger,thirst,AND the sexual motive?

If you enjoy the sport of arm wrestling,then you engage in this sport as a result of:

College students who are ____________ in mastery goals and ____________ in performance-approach goals tend to enjoy their courses more than other students.

In order to increase a child's intrinsic motivation,Henderlong and Lepper suggest that praise should:

Explain the relevance of the facial feedback hypothesis to the James-Lange theory.

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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College students who are in mastery goals and in performance-approach goals tend to enjoy their courses more than other students.