psych 3

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Most people assume that, in a given situation, others would act the same way they themselves would. This phenomenon is the:

false consensus effect

What is motivation?

A stimulus that can direct behavior, thinking and feeling.

How are emotions different from moods?

An emotion is a psychological state that includes a subjective or inner experience, physiological component and behavioral expression whereas a mood lasts longer than an emotion and their seems to be a identifiable cause.

How does arousal theory relate to motivation?

Arousal theory suggests that humans are motivated to seek an optimal level of arousal, or alertness and engagement in the world.

What is drive reduction?

Drive reduction is the reduction of the tension that pushes us to meet a particular need.

What is drive-reduction theory?

Drive-reduction theory is based on how homeostasis motivates us to meet physiological needs.

How are the expressions of emotions universal?

Expressions of emotions (sadness, anger happiness) seem to be quite similar across countries and cultures.

What are the achievement and power theories?

Humans have a need to achieve and to have control in their lives.

What is arousal theory?

Humans have an innate need to seek an optimal level of stimulation.

What makes us feel hunger?

Feelings of hunger and satisfaction result from a complex communication system linking the brain and body.

People may be more willing to grant a large favor if they have already granted a smaller one. This phenomenon is known as the _____ technique.

foot in the door

Attitudes are:

affective, cognative, behavioral

Julia can't stop thinking about her date with Tory last week. She wonders why Tory didn't text or call her since they seemed to have a good time together. Julia concludes that Tory must not have liked her after all. Julia has made a(n) _____ about Tory and their date.

attribition

People develop _____ when they generate an explanation for human behaviors and characteristics, as well as situations.

attribution

The tendency for people to avoid helping in an emergency is called:

bystander effect

The _____ route to persuasion is defined by a focus on the content of a message.

central

The tension that results when a behavior contradicts with an attitude is known as:

cognitive dissonance

People frequently fail to consider the influence of external circumstances on others' behavior. This is called the:

fundamental attribution error

The tendency to assume that attractive people also have other positive qualities is one example of the _____ effect.

halo

people are most persuaded when they are

happy

What are instincts?

instincts are complex behaviors that are fixed, unlearned, and consistent within a species

What are the two types of motivation?

intrinsic and extrinsic

Blaming a victim for the crime, such as blaming rape victims for how they dressed or acted, is due to the:

just-world hypothesis

People often conform to gain approval. This phenomenon is known as _____ social influence

normative

Sternberg's triangular model of love uses the term "infatuation" to describe a relationship that contains:

passion with neither intimacy nor commitment.

One is more likely to fall for the girl or boy "around the corner," rather than the girl or boy across town. This example supports the role of _____ in interpersonal attraction.

proximity

_____ aggression is exemplified by starting malicious gossip about a rival.

relational

_____ has an individual focus, while _____ has a group focus.

social psych, sociology

The study of human cognition, emotion, and behavior in relation to others is called:

social psycholgy

The pioneering "line-length" studies of conformity were conducted by:

soloman asch

Deception is _____ in social psychological research.

sometimes necessary

Altruistic behavior is apparent among children as young as _____ of age.

18 months

How many levels of motivation is there according for Maslow?

6

What is the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion?

It suggest that environmental stimuli are the starting point for emotions, and physiological or behavioral responses occur at the same time emotions are felt.

What is the James-Lange theory of emotion?

It suggests that a stimulus initiates the experience of a physiological and/or behavioral reaction, and this reaction leads to the feeling of an emotion.

What is the cognitive appraisal theory of emotions?

It suggests that the appraisal or interpretation of interactions with surrounding causes an emotional reaction.

What is the Schachter-Singer theory of emotions?

It suggests that the experience of emotion is the result of physiological arousal and cognitive label for this physiological state.

What is the facial feedback hypothesis?

It suggests that the facial expression of an emotion can affect the experience of that emotion.

____ may help explain why people stay in destructive relationships.

Rusbult's investment model of commitment

What are common STI's?

STI's are sexually transmitted infections.

What is self-determination theory?

Self-determination is based on our need for competence, relatedness, and autonomy moving us in the direction of growth and optimal functioning.

What is "set point"?

Set point is the stable weight that is maintained despite variability in exercise and food intake.

What is sexual dysfunction?

Sexual dysfunction is a significant disturbance in the ability to responds sexually or to gain pleasure from sex.

How is sexual orientation on a continuum?

Sexual orientation can range from heterosexual interests to bisexual interests to homosexual interests.

Who are Masters and Johnson?

They are researchers who were the first to study the physiological process of sexual interactions.

Men are more likely to exhibit _____ aggression, while women are more likely to exhibit _____ aggression.

direct, relational

People often rely too heavily on _____ attributions in explaining others' behavior.

dispositional

Kanye believes he has done well in soccer because he is a natural athlete. However, when he loses a match he blames the weather or claims the other team was cheating. Kanye seems to be prone to the:

self serving bias


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