intro to psychology

A model of human motivation that proposed that people are motivated to satisfy physiological needs first before moving on to "higher" psychological needs was developed by:

Abraham Maslow.

_____ motivation is the desire to engage in tasks that the person finds inherently satisfying and enjoyable, novel, or optimally challenging. Achievement Competence Extrinsic Intrinsic

Intrinsic

The motivational "drive" to excel beyond others is MOST likely the result of _____ motivation. achievement competence intrinsic extrinsic

achievement

Harley, a business major, is doing very well in his accounting class, which is a "weed-out" course for business students. He constantly checks his grades versus the curve and studies all the time because he wants to finish at the top of the class. The motivational "drive" he is using to prove himself is MOST likely the result of his:

achievement motivation.

Maria has satisfied all of her basic biological needs and her safety and belongingness needs. According to Maslow, Maria would next be focused on meeting her _____ needs.

esteem

All of Ernest's basic physiological and safety needs have been met, and he feels a solid sense of belonging and of being loved. According to Maslow, this suggests that he will next seek to satisfy his need for: self-actualization. unconditional positive regard. esteem. catharsis.

esteem.

Dulcy always studies hard for exams in order to earn high grades and thereby maintain her scholarship. She is exhibiting:

extrinsic motivation.

According to Maslow's hierarchy, physiological needs can be met by:

food.

According to Maslow's theory, a person whose basic physiological and safety needs have been met, and who feels a solid sense of belonging and of being loved is MOST apt to seek to satisfy the need for:

self-esteem

Juan feels socially isolated and alone, which is causing him to feel depressed. Juan is experiencing:

social isolation.

Most of Dakota's friends look at him with respect. He is self-aware, self-accepting, and open. He is spontaneous and caring, and does not worry about other people's opinions. According to Maslow, it is likely that Dakota is motivated by:

the need for self-actualization.