Psychology Quiz #2

What does motivated behavior require?

persistence intensity effort a goal

What are not some emotional reactions to stress?

Noticing your heart racing

Apathy

Trudy doesn't care about doing well in school.

Not having the amount of money you need or are accustomed to will create huge feelings of stress.

True

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

A way to cope with stress.

How do expectations relate to future schooling?

It's important to choose classes where you believe you are able to do the assignments.

Which are not possible emotional reactions to stress?

Moody and cooperative

Autonomy

Alfonzo likes to make choices on his own.

What is not a physiological reaction to stress?

emotions spiral out of control permanent amnesia kicks in adrenaline decreases

Competent

Javier knows he is able to build a birdhouse.

Goals are more likely to happen if you first believe in or have a desire to perform the task.

True

Talking to a friend _____.

can help you see past the emotions of a stressful situation

What feeling would you likely experience if you negatively valued a task or goal?

resistance anger dread

Ms. Cox assigned a five-page English essay to her class, and one student sat in the back looking completely dreadful. "I don't care about this assignment. Why do we have to do it? It's pointless!" she spoke angrily. What is this student expressing?

A negative value reaction

What do negative values and expectations for fear of failure have in common?

Both involve negative emotions and outlooks. Both are likely to make a goal less likely to happen.

Expectations

Fear of failure or success

Which theory says that human behavior is purposeful?

Goal Theory

Stress

Quincy feels anxious and distressed about a test.

Rachelle had an important algebra test coming up. She wanted to do well, but knew that learning the concepts was very important if she hoped to do well in future math classes. She spent a lot of time studying because she wanted to learn everything she could. What type of goal orientation does Rachelle display toward studying algebra?

Learning Goal

What is not true of goals?

Goals are mostly for the purpose of learning.

Roco was asked to fold a basket of laundry. He complied but did a sloppy job of folding the pants and shirts. He didn't feel it was his choice to do this task, and he wanted the ordeal over. What type of goal orientation did Roco display toward folding laundry?

Work-Avoidant Goal

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

anticipation happiness excitement desire for focus