chapter 9 quiz

Studies indicate that women from __________ are more likely to eat because their body tells them they are hungry.

Japan

Which theory of emotion relies heavily on cognition and labeling?

Schachter and Singer's theory

Dodi is always looking for new hobbies. He prefers exciting hobbies that will get him noticed. In his company, Dodi constantly asks for feedback from customers so he can know what he needs to do to be the best. Dodi is high in the need for __________.

achievement

Jasmine often requires her friends' approval when she buys new outfits. Her need is an example of a(n) __________ drive.

acquired (secondary)

LeDoux's work on the physiology involving emotions has focused on what part of the brain?

amygdala

What is meant by a display rule?

an understanding of when and under what conditions emotions and feelings may be displayed within a culture

Leptin is a hormone involved in __________.

appetite control

Jacob believes he is in control of his own destiny. He feels he is secure in the friendships he has with others. However, he still feels the need to master many of the challenges in his own life and career. According to the self-determination theory, which stage is Jacob still working to complete?

competence

Since Dillon's family has a history of obesity, he has __________ risk of becoming obese compared to people without such a family history.

double or triple the

The approach to motivation that forced psychologists to consider the value of homeostasis in motivation was the __________ approach.

drive-reduction

Eli enjoys woodcarving. Although none of his teenage friends are interested, he often spends hours creating several different pieces. His enjoyment of the task is all his own, and he rarely shows others his work. Many would call his motivation __________ in nature.

intrinsic

An important component to Carol Dweck's theory of motivation is __________.

one's view of self

According to the arousal theory, people are typically motivated toward the __________ point of arousal.

optimal

Carolyn is a full-time student and heavily involved in various school and community activities. Constantly on the go, and despite her best intentions, she seems to regularly miss homework, assignment, and paper deadlines. Carolyn might benefit from using a __________ resource to keep up with commitments.

systematic and external

According to Maslow, what is meant by a peak experience?

that point, even for a moment, when someone reaches a state of self-actualization

Motivational theories such as __________ are physical in terms of their needs, while __________ is based on psychological motives.

the drive theory, McClelland's need theory

What theory of emotion states that the emotion typically occurs before arousal and behavior?

the original, or common-sense, theory

Research on facial expressions has taught us that facial expressions are __________.

universal

The structure in the brain that, when damaged, causes rats to eat and eat and eat is called the __________.

ventromedial hypothalamus

The level of weight the body tries to maintain is called the __________.

weight set point