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