motivation

Instinct theory is related to the _________ perspective of psychology

• motivational

• evolutionary

• drive-reduction

• arousal

• self-actualization

Karl is hungry, so he eats a hamburger and does not feel hungry anymore. Kyle's hunger can be best described as a(n)

• drive

• instinct

• incentive

• reflex

• extrinsic reward

Which of the following can be drawn from the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

• Performance on easy tasks is best when arousal is low

• Performance is best when arousal is extremely high

• Performance is best when arousal is extremely low

• Performance is best on difficult tasks when arousal is high

• Performance is best when arousal is moderate

Which of the following is the most basic motive in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Belongingness and love needs

• Physiological needs

• Esteem needs

• Self-actualization needs

• Self-transcendence needs

Maslow's hierarchy of needs would have difficulty explaining why

• A person in a war zone is not interested in being self-actualized

• A lonely person does not look beyond themselves to find their identity

• A hungry person works hard to feed herself

• A prisoner engages in a hunger strike to improve their cell conditions

• A teenager with many friends works to earn the respect of his elders

Cindy is thirsty and takes a drink. Her motivation to reduce the need for water is best explained by (the)

• instinct theory

• drive-reduction theory

• achievement motivation

• arousal theory

• hierarchy of needs

Marcelo has a good job, a nice house, and plenty of food. On weekends, he skydives for fun. His weekend behavior is best explained by which of the following theories?

• Incentive

• drive-reduction

• instinct

• arousal

What do we call a need or desire that energizes behavior?

• incentive

• stress

• motivation

• emotion

• instinct

When asked why he wants to become a doctor, Tom says, “Because I’ve always liked biology and being a doctor will allow me to make a good salary to take care of my family.” His answer is most consistent with which of the following theories of motivation?

• Drive-reduction theory

• Incentive Theory

• Hierarchy of Needs

• Arousal Theory

• Instinct Theory

Assume you hate your job yet you continue to work there. When someone asks why you stay at your job, you say it is because of the money. What might explain this?

• Intrinsic motivation

• positive punishment

• extrinsic motivation

• Instinct theory

• Drive-reduction theory