AP Psychology Module 37 & 38

The tendency of the body to return to or maintain a balanced state (same-state):

• Motivation
• Instincts
• Learned drive
• Homeostasis

The word ‘innate’ is best associated with:

• Cognitive theory
• Drive reduction theory
• Instinct theory
• Hierarchy of needs

This theorist placed motivation in a hierarchy, stating that one must first get physical and esteem needs before they can attempt to reach their potential:

• Harry Harlow
• Clark Hull
• William McDougall
• Abraham Maslow

Which theory most clearly emphasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?

• instinct theory
• drive reduction theory
• arousal theory
• incentive theory

A worker working overtime solely for the extra money is motivated

• intrinsically
• extrinsically

The form of sugar that circulates in the blood and

provides the major source of energy for body tissues

• insulin

• leptin

• glucose

• ghrelin

Protein hormone secreted by fat cells; when abundant, causes brain to increase metabolism and decrease hunger

• insulin

• glucose

• leptin

• orexin

The point (weight) at which your “weight thermostat” may be set (fixed)

• set point

• weight point

• Body Mass Index

• target point

The resting rate of energy expenditure for maintaining basic body functions.

• set point

• somatic energy rate

• resting index rate

• basal metabolic rate

A measurement of your body fat based on your weight in relation to your height.

• resting metabolic rate

• body mass index (BMI)

• ideal weight

• height-weight ratio (HWR)