Psychology

T/F: Not everyone has stress

False

Which theory says that human behavior is purposeful?

Goal Theory

stress

physical, mental, or emotional strain

Why might a teen feel stressed about appearance?

A teen may feel self-conscious or uncomfortable with a physical feature. Sometimes a teen hasn't grown into a more developed body part.

Visualizing a school play and how you'd deliver your lines perfectly is _____.

a way to cope with stress

What are some feelings that you'll likely experience if you expect to fail?

apathy resignation resentment toward the task

Value

believing something has worth Ex. positive or negative

extrinsic

coming from outside yourself; others influence your actions Ex. competing for the prize of first place

intrinsic

coming from within; your basic nature Ex. reading for pleasure

What are some feelings you'd likely experience if you positively valued a task or goal?

eagerness to learn energized to be involved enjoyment and pleasure

Meditating even for just five minutes a day is _____.

effective for reducing stress

Goals that are most likely to be successful _____.

have personal value and positive expectations

Competant

having adequate skill or knowledge Ex. Javier knows he is able to build a birdhouse.

Apethy

having no feelings toward something Ex. Ahmein doesn't care if he does well or not.

impair

hinder, stunt

drive

inner urge or basic instinct Ex. the need to quench thirst or fill a hungry stomach

Tyrell loves to jog outdoors to see the beautiful scenery and enjoy the cool breeze as he passes through the neighborhood. Why type of motivation does he have for jogging?

intrinsic

Marriage is a stressor because _____.

it requires a lifestyle adjustment you are learning another person's daily living habits

cope

knowing how to handle or deal with a situation

What happens to a person's body during times of stress?

levels of cortisol increase breathing increases immunity temporarily boosts

Which is not an extrinsically motivated action?

meditating to feel peaceful exercising to feel relaxed

Which are not possible emotional reactions to stress?

moody and cooperative

What are the two ways you can value a task?

positively or negatively

physiological

related to a person's health or normal functioning

Which is an example of a goal?

taking a nap to feel rested swimming in the pool for exercise watching a movie to relax all of the above

Expect

to look forward to Ex. fear of failure or success

Improvise

to make up something without preparation

Physical appearance and weight are stressors _____.

to men and women who each have their own reasons

What are the two types of expectations?

with fear of failure or with hope of success

Jamar was asked to mow the lawn. He complied but did a sloppy job by cutting corners and racing as fast as he could. He wanted to play computer games instead. What type of goal orientation has Jamar displayed toward mowing the lawn?

work-avoidant goal

autonomy

a sense of independence and choice in actions Ex. believing you are capable of fixing something yourself

How do expectations relate to a job?

It's important to choose a job where you believe you are able to do the tasks of the job.

Which best describes the concept of motivation?

Motivation accounts for the effort, persistence, and intensity you give a task.

Jermaine joined the volleyball team and enjoys his teammates and the fun they have. He loves showing up to practice. Which aspect of self-determination theory explains part of his motivation to play volleyball well?

Relatedness needs are met with his teammates.

T/F: Drive theory involves a humans need to take care of basic desires like thirst, hungry, rest, sex, and safety.

True

T/F: Goals are more likely to happen if you have positive expectations.

True

T/F: Goals can be both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated.

True

What is most likely to happen if you value a goal and believe you can accomplish it?

What is most likely to happen if you value a goal and believe you can accomplish it?

How can you help motivate someone for the positive?

You can pay attention to the driving force behind someone's actions and then use it to motivate action.

motive

a goal or reason behind why you act a certain way Ex. wanting to appear smart