Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

The basis of drive theory is the principle of ________.

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

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

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

According to the text, the tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called ________.

The ________ nervous system influences physiological effects associated with emotions.

In the section "Three Types of Needs," which of the following was NOT discussed by David McClelland?

Emotional arousal and experience occur at the same time because of stimulation of the cerebral cortex, according to the ________ theory.

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

Obesity is defined as the condition of being at least ________ percent over the ideal body weight.

In Ryan and Deci's self-determination theory, what is the key to achieving one's needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

According to Carol Dweck, this type of person believes that intelligence is fixed, unchanging, and independent.

Seeing a snake, experiencing increased heart rate and rapid breathing, and then becoming frightened is the sequence of events postulated by the ________ theory.

One positive outcome of instinct approaches was ________.

The observation that people often seek stimulation and that not all motives are aroused by internal states contradicts the ________ theory of motivation.

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.

The pursuit of an activity for an outcome that is separate from the person is called ________.

Bill has felt isolated and an like "outsider" since coming to college for his freshman year. As a result, he decided to join a fraternity and was very excited when he was selected to pledge. According to Maslow, Bill may be attempting to meet the need of ________.

A desire to perform a behavior to obtain an external reward or avoid punishment is known as extrinsic motivation.