Motivation and Emotivation

Instinct theory is related to the _____ perspective of psychology.

• motivational

• evolutionary

• arousal

• drive-reduction

• self-actualization

Which of the following is a conclusion that 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 on difficult tasks is best 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

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

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

Which sequence of events in emotional responses is characteristic of the James-Lange theory of emotion?

• stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes

• stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion

• physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion

• stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in...

• self-esteem

• safety

• belongingness

• self-actualization

Theory of emotion that suggests physical arousal and emotional experience arise simultaneously.

• Yerkes-Dodson
• James-Lange
• Cannon-Bard
• Two-Factor

. The part of the brain that seems to influence emotion is the ________________.

• thalamus

• pons

• amygdala

• thyroid gland

Second phase of general adaptation syndrome.

• Alarm reaction
• Plateau
• Resistance
• Resolution

Which of the following statements bet supports the Schachter-Singer theory of emotion?

• A friend walks up to you and tell you he say someone back into your car and drive away - making you angry
• you hear a loud noise, your heart starts to pound and you know you are scared
• you feel sad because you are crying
• your heart is racing but you don't know why