AP Psych: Motivation & Emotion

I want to be a doctor because I'll make a good salary to take care of my family. This would be best explained by which motivation theory?

• instinct

• optimal arousal

• drive reduction

• incentive

The state of equilibrium in the body that body wishes to maintain is done through

• motivation

• homeostasis

• ghrelin

• insulin

Motivation to watch horror movies is best explained by this theory.

• instinct

• optimal arousal

• drive reduction

• hierarchy of needs

Ghrelin is produced by the ____ and sends a signal that you are ____.

• hypothalamus; hungry

• fat cells; full

• amygdala; happy

• stomach; gaining weight

Shannon loves to travel internationally, owns many unusual pieces of art from local artists, and enjoys attending concerts featuring an eclectic collection of musicians. According to trait personality researchers, Shannon’s personality is likely high on which of the following traits?

• Neuroticism

• Agreeableness

• Extraversion

• Openness

If the ventromedial hypothalamus of a rat is destroyed:

• The rat will only eat when it is hungry.

• The rat will begin to feel full.

• The rat will starve to death.

• The rat will become obese.

Which is not a universal facial expression?

• fear

• surprise

• pride

• sadness

• anger

While touring a haunted house, you experience an increased HR, rapid breathing, and sweating. After leaving, you return to normal thanks to your

• sympathetic nervous system

• parasympathetic nervous system

• central nervous system

• somatic nervous system

What is Intrinsic Motivation?

• Being motivated by positive feelings associated with doing well on a task or job

• Being motivated by monetary bonuses

• Being promoted based on performance

• Being motivated by positive feelings associated with doing well when working with other people

Physiological reactions happen before an emotion can be cognitively understood.

• Cannon-Bard theory
• James-Lange theory
• Schachter's Two-Factor Theory
• drive reduction theory