AP Unit 8/Gen. Psychology Ch. 12 Motivation and Emotion

The Instinct Theory of motivation

• comes from an internal need to do something e.g. get a drink if thirsty.

• is based on evolution and natural desires e.g. migration

• is based on the need for acceptance.

The Incentive Theory of motivation

• is based on rewards for completing a tasks e.g. I go to work to get paid.

• is based on the need for stimulation so that we find an interesting task to participate in e.g. play a game.

• is based on the need for speed.

The Arousal Theory of motivation states that

• arousal should be kept balanced e.g. if you are bored, play a game or if you are very excited, take part in a calming activity.

• you should follow internal desires e.g. if you are thirsty get a drink.

• you need a reward for completing tasks.

The Humanistic Theory of motivation states that

• you copy what other people do in order to achieve a sense of motivation.

• in order to achieve goals your basic biological needs must be met first e.g. food, water.

• You need a reward for completing tasks.

What is the name the hunger triggering hormone produced by the lateral hypothalamus?

• Ghrelin

• Orexin

• Leptin

• Glucose

Who proposed a hierarchy of needs that suggests a strive toward self-actualization when other needs are met?

• Alfred Kinsey

• Masters & Johnson

• Abraham Maslow

• Paul Ekman

Stimulation of what area would cause a rat to begin eating?

• lateral hypothalamus

• ventromedial hypothalamus

• hippocampus

• prefrontal cortex

The Yerkes-Dodson Law predicts that most people would perform an easy task best if they are at a

• high level of arousal.

• low level of arousal.

• baseline state.

• level of self-actualization.

What is the hunger hormone produced by an empty stomach?

• Orexin

• Leptin

• Ghrelin

• Insulin

Which of the following is NOT an example of an incentive?

• $1000
• dehydration
• electric shock
• smell of popcorn