PSYCH CHAPTER 7 QUIZ

Which process best illustrates the effect of development stages on the interaction between instinct and learning? facilitating engulfing conditioning imprinting

imprinting

Which part of the brain is responsible for evaluating emotional stimuli, both negative and positive, and initiating responses to the perception of these stimuli? the insula the hippocampus the hypothalamus the amgydala

the amgydala

Which of the following best illustrates a behavior that is motivated by physiological factors? Turning down an offer from an extremely prestigious university because your parents attended State University Donating clothes, canned goods, and money to charitable organizations because you have plenty Fulfilling a request made by your employer in the hope that she will return the favor Adding and removing clothes so as to maintain a comfortable body temperature

Adding and removing clothes so as to maintain a comfortable body temperature

What is an instinct? A drive that is acquired through experience A factor that activates, directs, and sustains goal-directed behavior An innate pattern of responding that is species-specific An internal state that prompts stimulation-seeking behavior

An innate pattern of responding that is species-specific

________ is the process that arouses, maintains, and guides behavior toward a goal. Emotion Sensation Stimulation Motivation

Motivation

Which of the following is true about Abraham Maslow? He conducted most of his research on rats and pigeons. He developed a theory of personality based on his experience as a therapist. He was primarily interested in human motivation. He observed that exceptional people generally lacked a sense of humor but had many friends.

He was primarily interested in human motivation.

When we are motivated, we typically show three characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of these three characteristics? Different intensities of feelings regarding reaching a specific goal The energy to perform a task The direction to reach a specific goal Increased arousal after reaching a specific goal

Increased arousal after reaching a specific goal

Regarding Maslow's theory of motivation, which of the following statements is FALSE? Maslow believed that we all have the ability to follow our own paths toward achieving self-actualization. Maslow's model has intuitive appeal. One criticism of Maslow's model is that the same behavior may reflect multiple needs. Maslow's theory has been criticized for focusing too much on psychosocial needs and not enough on biological needs.

Maslow's theory has been criticized for focusing too much on psychosocial needs and not enough on biological needs.

Which of the following best illustrates the component of emotion referred to as overt behavior? An increased heart rate Raising one's fist in victory A feeling of happiness An increased body temperature

Raising one's fist in victory

Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that ____. unless self-actualization has occurred, basic needs are meaningless rewards and punishment are the keys to achieving personal satisfaction and happiness regardless of the status of basic needs, the needs for sex and aggression must be fulfilled first biological needs must be satisfied before personal and social needs

biological needs must be satisfied before personal and social needs

Beliefs, expectations, and goals are important concepts in which of the following theories of motivation? drive-reduction theory instinct theory cognitive theory self-actualization

cognitive theory

After a night of eating a gallon of ice cream and potato chips, Raven takes laxatives to purge the ingested food from her body. Raven, like many others who suffer from bulimia nervosa, is likely to feel what after purging? depression elation relief sense of control

depression

The instinct theory of human motivation was replaced by the ____. incentive theory arousal theory drive theory hierarchy of needs theory

drive theory

The sexual motivation of animals is almost totally regulated by ____. the four stages of sexual response genetic and biological factors the hypothalamus social-cultural factors

genetic and biological factors

Carla works hard to get As on her report card because it is personally rewarding. Her behavior is being influenced by ____. drive-reduction theory intrinsic motivation fixed action patterns extrinsic motivation

intrinsic motivation

A psychological or physiological factor that causes humans to act in a specific way at a particular time is called ____. energy instinct motivation drive

motivation

The motivation to set challenging goals and persist in meeting those goals, despite obstacles or setbacks is the definition of ____. self-determination attribution need for achievement self-handicapping

need for achievement

You eat because you like to. This best illustrates the idea that motivation is due to ____. instinct reward/pleasure centers in the brain unconscious desires to reduce anxiety drive

reward/pleasure centers in the brain

"I don't know why I did that!" Of the following concepts, which one best relates to this statement? real self unconscious motivation conscious thoughts self-efficacy

unconscious motivation

It is believed that Troy has a high set point. Dieting will be difficult for him because ____. Troy will experience hunger more often than someone with a low set point hypothalamus dysfunction prevents Troy from feeling full when Troy diets, his metabolic rate may slow down Troy is particularly susceptible to learned cues to eating

when Troy diets, his metabolic rate may slow down