Question 1

The English words motivation and emotion come from the Latin root meaning "to move."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs is a higher order need than cognitive needs?

Accepted Answer

A) belongingness needs 
B) esteem needs 
C) aesthetic needs 
D) physiological needs 
A) belongingness needs 
B) esteem needs 
C) aesthetic needs 
D) physiological needs

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about bodily changes 
B) an aspect of consciousness characterized by a certain physical arousal,a certain behavior that reveals the feeling to the outside world,and an inner awareness of feelings. 
C) an irrational aspect of our mammalian heritage that is distinctive from our rational abilities of cognition 
D) a set of social and cultural rules that regulates when,how,and where a person may express (or must suppress)feelings 
A) the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about bodily changes 
B) an aspect of consciousness characterized by a certain physical arousal,a certain behavior that reveals the feeling to the outside world,and an inner awareness of feelings. 
C) an irrational aspect of our mammalian heritage that is distinctive from our rational abilities of cognition 
D) a set of social and cultural rules that regulates when,how,and where a person may express (or must suppress)feelings

Question 4

According to the _______ theory,the thalamus plays a significant role in one's emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) James-Lange 
B) Cannon-Bard 
C) Schacter-Singer 
D) cognitive 
A) James-Lange 
B) Cannon-Bard 
C) Schacter-Singer 
D) cognitive

Question 5

Affective states accompanied by physiological changes that often influence behavior are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) motives 
B) drives 
C) emotions 
D) traits 
A) motives 
B) drives 
C) emotions 
D) traits

Question 6

The major shortcoming of the instinct concept is that:

Accepted Answer

A) instincts have never been shown to exist in any species. 
B) the instinct concept is too complex an explanation of most motivated behavior. 
C) asserting the existence of an instinct does not help us to understand the behavior in question. 
D) it is too physiological in theoretical orientation. 
A) instincts have never been shown to exist in any species. 
B) the instinct concept is too complex an explanation of most motivated behavior. 
C) asserting the existence of an instinct does not help us to understand the behavior in question. 
D) it is too physiological in theoretical orientation.

Question 7

Michael has trained very long hours in order to qualify for the Olympics in diving.He has sacrificed a great deal,putting his education on hold and spending a lot of time away from his wife and two small children.To Michael,qualifying for the Olympics is a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A) instinctual drive 
B) incentive 
C) innate goal 
D) optimum goal 
A) instinctual drive 
B) incentive 
C) innate goal 
D) optimum goal

Question 8

The emotions which are most easily recognized from facial expressions include happiness,anger,and _______.

Accepted Answer

A) love 
B) disgust 
C) fear 
D) sadness 
A) love 
B) disgust 
C) fear 
D) sadness

Question 9

Thirst,sexual desire,and hunger are examples of ________ drives.

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) reduction 
C) secondary 
D) internalized 
A) primary 
B) reduction 
C) secondary 
D) internalized

Question 10

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) for external rewards 
B) for its own sake 
C) to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation 
D) in order to be judged favorably by others 
A) for external rewards 
B) for its own sake 
C) to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation 
D) in order to be judged favorably by others

Question 11

Mescaline comes from ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) weeds 
B) cactus buttons 
C) a poppy plant 
D) a virus 
A) weeds 
B) cactus buttons 
C) a poppy plant 
D) a virus

Question 12

Which of the following indicators reflects the possibility of physical dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) obsessing about a drug 
B) getting caught with a drug 
C) abusing a drug 
D) drug tolerance 
A) obsessing about a drug 
B) getting caught with a drug 
C) abusing a drug 
D) drug tolerance

Question 13

An example of intrinsic motivation is reading a textbook because:

Accepted Answer

A) you want to earn an A on a test. 
B) you want to avoid a D or F. 
C) you enjoy reading it. 
D) you are being paid to read it. 
A) you want to earn an A on a test. 
B) you want to avoid a D or F. 
C) you enjoy reading it. 
D) you are being paid to read it.

Question 14

A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches _______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) threshold 
B) trait 
C) homeostatic 
D) drive reduction 
A) threshold 
B) trait 
C) homeostatic 
D) drive reduction

Question 15

Kinsey discovered,to everyone's surprise,that only about 15 percent of people masturbated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Maslow,the motive of self-actualization makes one want _________.

Accepted Answer

A) to fulfill one's inborn potential 
B) to have frequent contact with others 
C) to possess as many material goods as possible 
D) to convince others of one's true worth 
A) to fulfill one's inborn potential 
B) to have frequent contact with others 
C) to possess as many material goods as possible 
D) to convince others of one's true worth

Question 17

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) thalamus 
B) pons 
C) amygdala 
D) thyroid gland 
A) thalamus 
B) pons 
C) amygdala 
D) thyroid gland

Question 18

Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) The highest level has never been attained. 
B) Self-actualization is actually a biological drive. 
C) The hierarchy does not have any focus on social needs. 
D) There is a lack of scientific support. 
A) The highest level has never been attained. 
B) Self-actualization is actually a biological drive. 
C) The hierarchy does not have any focus on social needs. 
D) There is a lack of scientific support.

Question 19

You are walking in the forest and see a bear.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,what happens next?

Accepted Answer

A) You experience physiological changes followed by fear. 
B) You feel fear followed by physiological changes. 
C) You experience physiological changes and a feeling of fear simultaneously. 
D) You experience physiological changes and context appraisal followed by fear. 
A) You experience physiological changes followed by fear. 
B) You feel fear followed by physiological changes. 
C) You experience physiological changes and a feeling of fear simultaneously. 
D) You experience physiological changes and context appraisal followed by fear.

Question 20

Mescaline is made from cactus buttons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The English words motivation and emotion come from the Latin root meaning "to move."

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs is a higher order need than cognitive needs?

Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion?

According to the _______ theory,the thalamus plays a significant role in one's emotions.

Affective states accompanied by physiological changes that often influence behavior are called __________.

The major shortcoming of the instinct concept is that:

Michael has trained very long hours in order to qualify for the Olympics in diving.He has sacrificed a great deal,putting his education on hold and spending a lot of time away from his wife and two small children.To Michael,qualifying for the Olympics is a(n)__________.

The emotions which are most easily recognized from facial expressions include happiness,anger,and _______.

Thirst,sexual desire,and hunger are examples of ________ drives.

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity ______________.

Mescaline comes from ____________.

Which of the following indicators reflects the possibility of physical dependence?

An example of intrinsic motivation is reading a textbook because:

A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches _______ theory.

Kinsey discovered,to everyone's surprise,that only about 15 percent of people masturbated.

According to Maslow,the motive of self-actualization makes one want _________.

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the ________________.

Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

You are walking in the forest and see a bear.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,what happens next?

Mescaline is made from cactus buttons.

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

The English words motivation and emotion come from the Latin root meaning "to move."

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs is a higher order need than cognitive needs?

Which of the following is the correct definition of emotion?

According to the _______ theory,the thalamus plays a significant role in one's emotions.

Affective states accompanied by physiological changes that often influence behavior are called __________.

The major shortcoming of the instinct concept is that:

Michael has trained very long hours in order to qualify for the Olympics in diving.He has sacrificed a great deal,putting his education on hold and spending a lot of time away from his wife and two small children.To Michael,qualifying for the Olympics is a(n)__________.

The emotions which are most easily recognized from facial expressions include happiness,anger,and _______.

Thirst,sexual desire,and hunger are examples of ________ drives.

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity ______________.

Mescaline comes from ____________.

Which of the following indicators reflects the possibility of physical dependence?

An example of intrinsic motivation is reading a textbook because:

A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches _______ theory.

Kinsey discovered,to everyone's surprise,that only about 15 percent of people masturbated.

According to Maslow,the motive of self-actualization makes one want _________.

The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the ________________.

Which of the following is a criticism of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

You are walking in the forest and see a bear.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,what happens next?

Mescaline is made from cactus buttons.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Consciousness and Cognition

Development Across the Life Span

Stress and Health

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Psychological Therapies

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