Question 1

Greg cannot stand being cooped up in the house all day. He is happiest when he is outdoors engaging in some vigorous activity. His need for activity is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary drive 
B)  primary motive 
C)  stimulus drive 
D)  stimulus motive 
A)  primary drive 
B)  primary motive 
C)  stimulus drive 
D)  stimulus motive

Question 2

In Maslow's theory, how often do people reach a point of self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seldom, although there are times in a person's life when he or she is self-actualized at least temporarily. 
B)  Most people reach a state of self-actualization before they reach adulthood. 
C)  Most people reach a state of self-actualization as they finish adolescence. 
D)  No one ever reaches the ultimate state. Our motivations express themselves in how we try to attain it. 
A)  Seldom, although there are times in a person's life when he or she is self-actualized at least temporarily. 
B)  Most people reach a state of self-actualization before they reach adulthood. 
C)  Most people reach a state of self-actualization as they finish adolescence. 
D)  No one ever reaches the ultimate state. Our motivations express themselves in how we try to attain it.

Question 3

Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  safety 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  belongingness 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  safety 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  belongingness 
D)  self-actualization

Question 6

Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research does not support the idea that people want to self-actualize. 
B)  Evidence suggests that met needs become less important. 
C)  His theory was based primarily on the study of Americans. 
D)  The theory does not suggest a regulatory fit. 
A)  Research does not support the idea that people want to self-actualize. 
B)  Evidence suggests that met needs become less important. 
C)  His theory was based primarily on the study of Americans. 
D)  The theory does not suggest a regulatory fit.

Question 7

In one study by Putnam and Stifter (2002), researchers found evidence of ________ in children as young as 2 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  instincts 
B)  the need for achievement 
C)  sensation seeking 
D)  the need for affiliation 
A)  instincts 
B)  the need for achievement 
C)  sensation seeking 
D)  the need for affiliation

Question 8

General diffuse feeling states that are often long-lasting and of low intensity are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotions 
B)  arousals 
C)  moods 
D)  motives 
A)  emotions 
B)  arousals 
C)  moods 
D)  motives

Question 9

Jerry gets a great deal of fulfillment out of visiting the new art exhibits at the museum in town. He usually visits each exhibit several times during a show and finds beauty in a variety of different types of art works. Jerry is likely to visit the new exhibits in an effort to meet a(n) ________ need.

Accepted Answer

A)  freedom 
B)  belonging 
C)  power 
D)  aesthetic 
A)  freedom 
B)  belonging 
C)  power 
D)  aesthetic

Question 10

Anna Nicole weighed about 125 pounds most of her adult life. However, it seemed that whenever Anna Nicole gained weight, it was easy to lose and get back to 125. But when she wanted to go below 125, it took forever, and even the slightest deviation from her diet got her back to 125. What explanation would you give Anna Nicole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use better diet products. 
B)  Start a reality TV show. 
C)  Her weight set point is 125 pounds. Leave it alone. 
D)  Her BMR is not tied to her set point. 
A)  Use better diet products. 
B)  Start a reality TV show. 
C)  Her weight set point is 125 pounds. Leave it alone. 
D)  Her BMR is not tied to her set point.

Question 11

For Maslow, the most highly evolved motive is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem 
B)  physiological need 
C)  intellectual need 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  esteem 
B)  physiological need 
C)  intellectual need 
D)  self-actualization

Question 12

Drives are unlearned, species-specific behaviors that are more complex than an eye blink.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Primary drives are caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  exceptions to the drive-reduction principle 
B)  learned behaviors 
C)  needs within the body 
D)  needs outside the body 
A)  exceptions to the drive-reduction principle 
B)  learned behaviors 
C)  needs within the body 
D)  needs outside the body

Question 14

The process by which the facial expressions send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  facial feedback 
B)  internal emotion work 
C)  primary emotional processing 
D)  body language 
A)  facial feedback 
B)  internal emotion work 
C)  primary emotional processing 
D)  body language

Question 15

According to Schvey et al., (2015), which of the following individuals is at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ted, a 42-year-old workaholic 
B)  Barbara, a 13-year-old student who is popular with her peers 
C)  Jeannie, the 16-year-old daughter of two parents who are in the military 
D)  Charles, a 61-year-old retiree 
A)  Ted, a 42-year-old workaholic 
B)  Barbara, a 13-year-old student who is popular with her peers 
C)  Jeannie, the 16-year-old daughter of two parents who are in the military 
D)  Charles, a 61-year-old retiree

Question 16

Need for achievement is also referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ach 
B)  NFA 
C)  nAch 
D)  neech 
A)  Ach 
B)  NFA 
C)  nAch 
D)  neech

Question 17

Hormones secreted by the pancreas after we begin to eat, which control fat levels, proteins, and carbohydrates, are called ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin; glucagons 
B)  insulin; serotonin 
C)  glucagons; serotonin 
D)  glucagons; necon 
A)  insulin; glucagons 
B)  insulin; serotonin 
C)  glucagons; serotonin 
D)  glucagons; necon

Question 18

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the thalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plutchik 
B)  James-Lange 
C)  Cannon-Bard 
D)  Schachter-Singer 
A)  Plutchik 
B)  James-Lange 
C)  Cannon-Bard 
D)  Schachter-Singer

Question 19

Which theory of emotion includes activation of the thalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  Schachter-Singer 
D)  appraisal 
A)  James-Lange 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  Schachter-Singer 
D)  appraisal

Question 20

The Latin word meaning ________ connects both motive and emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  "emote" 
B)  "move" 
C)  "mote" 
D)  "mate" 
A)  "emote" 
B)  "move" 
C)  "mote" 
D)  "mate"

Greg cannot stand being cooped up in the house all day. He is happiest when he is outdoors engaging in some vigorous activity. His need for activity is a ________.

In Maslow's theory, how often do people reach a point of self-actualization?

Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?

An example of intrinsic motivation is reading a textbook because:

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in ________.

Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's theory?

In one study by Putnam and Stifter (2002), researchers found evidence of ________ in children as young as 2 years of age.

General diffuse feeling states that are often long-lasting and of low intensity are called ________.

For Maslow, the most highly evolved motive is ________.

Drives are unlearned, species-specific behaviors that are more complex than an eye blink.

Primary drives are caused by ________.

The process by which the facial expressions send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed is called ________.

According to Schvey et al., (2015), which of the following individuals is at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?

Need for achievement is also referred to as ________.

Hormones secreted by the pancreas after we begin to eat, which control fat levels, proteins, and carbohydrates, are called and .

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the thalamus?

Which theory of emotion includes activation of the thalamus?

The Latin word meaning ________ connects both motive and emotion.

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

Greg cannot stand being cooped up in the house all day. He is happiest when he is outdoors engaging in some vigorous activity. His need for activity is a ________.

In Maslow's theory, how often do people reach a point of self-actualization?

Which theory of emotion proposes that stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes?

An example of intrinsic motivation is reading a textbook because:

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in ________.

Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's theory?

In one study by Putnam and Stifter (2002), researchers found evidence of ________ in children as young as 2 years of age.

General diffuse feeling states that are often long-lasting and of low intensity are called ________.

For Maslow, the most highly evolved motive is ________.

Drives are unlearned, species-specific behaviors that are more complex than an eye blink.

Primary drives are caused by ________.

The process by which the facial expressions send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed is called ________.

According to Schvey et al., (2015), which of the following individuals is at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?

Need for achievement is also referred to as ________.

Hormones secreted by the pancreas after we begin to eat, which control fat levels, proteins, and carbohydrates, are called ________ and ________.

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the thalamus?

Which theory of emotion includes activation of the thalamus?

The Latin word meaning ________ connects both motive and emotion.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

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Hormones secreted by the pancreas after we begin to eat, which control fat levels, proteins, and carbohydrates, are called and .