Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

In arousal theory,people are said to have a (an)_________ level of tension.

Jell-O uses the slogan,"There's always room for Jell-O." To which theory of motivation is this slogan most relevant?

Explain the concept of the Drive-Reduction Theory.Be sure to include information about a need,drive,primary drives,secondary (acquired)drives,and homeostasis.

Physiologically based drives that are unlearned are called primary drives.

List three types of needs according to David McClelland.

According to the facial feedback hypothesis,when Jose complies with instructions to look angry,it is most likely that ____________.

Ethan is an award-winning swimmer.His desire to compete and win is part of his need for ________.

A newspaper reporter looks for interesting stories related to weight,weight control,and obesity.In recent years,which of these titles might have been used for a story?

Self-determination theory (SDT)best fits which type of motivation?

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

Which of the following is the best example of an individualistic culture?

According to Carol Dweck,people with this type of control believe intelligence is changeable and can be shaped by experience.

One of the problems associated with asthma is that once patients experience difficulty breathing,they often make their symptoms worse by concentrating on them and/or worrying about them.Consequently,many doctors include relaxation exercises as part of a treatment program to prevent patients from making their asthmatic reactions worse.This example of how our awareness of physiological changes can influence or even cause subsequent emotions is most supportive of which of the following theories of emotion?

What is one of the criticisms of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

According to the Drive-Reduction Theory,what are drives and needs?

According to Carol Dweck,need for achievement is closely related to ________________.

Which of the following is correct for people who are high in the need for achievement?

Which statement about emotions would have most likely been made by William James?

Incentives are things that attract or lure humans into action.

You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class.The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that may vary in intensity from one occasion to another." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?