Chapter 9 Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

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

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

drive theory; McClelland's need theory

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

Gary is having trouble with psychology and statistics. He goes to the school's academic help center for tutoring and spends extra time working on problems at home. Gary's method of coping is

problem focused

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

the optimal

Research on facial expressions has taught us that facial expressions appear to be

universal

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 reduction

The first stage of David Allen's Getting Things Done (GTD) method is _____________ anything and everything that has your attention.

capturing

Unpredictable, large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat are called

catastrophes

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 self-determination theory, which stage is Jacob still working to complete?

competence

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

the orginial, or common-sense, theory

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

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

The Kinsey report indicates that more than ____________ as many men had intercourse by age 16 than did women.

three times