Module 37

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

The goal of the drive-reduction theory is to help the body achieve _____, a balanced or constant internal state.

• reduced drive
• balanced drive
• homeostasis
• osmosis

According to Maslow, ______ are the first level of needs that people have to satisfy before they can advance up the hierarchy.

• Biological and Physiological needs
• Self-actualization needs
• Esteem needs
• Belongingness needs
  

A worker working overtime solely for the extra money is motivated

• intrinsically
• extrinsically

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

It is characteristic of robins to build nests. This is an example of:

• a set point
• homeostasis
• a drive
• an instinct

What theory is flawed because it only "labels" behavior and does not explain it?

• drive-reduction theory
• instinct theory
• incentive theory