Motivation

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

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

Theory of motivation that suggests our behaviors are influenced by attraction to or repulsion from the positive or negative qualities of external stimuli.

• Instincts
• Drive-Reduction
• Incentives
• Evolutionary

Maslow described the process of reaching Self-Actualization using a model called the...

• Triangle of Death
• Triangle of Needs
• Hierarchy of Needs
• Drive Reduction

Drive Reduction Theory relies on the idea that humans desire to exist in a state of __________________.

• Homeostasis
• Peace
• Tension
• Change

Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetic predispositions?

• drive-reduction theory

• instinct theory

• humanist theory

• arousal theory

According to Maslow (humanist), our need for

• love must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for food.

• adequate clothing must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for self-esteem.

• self-actualization must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for friendship.

• political freedom must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for economic security.

Dr. Niedner electrically stimulates the lateral hypothalamus of a well-fed laboratory rat. This procedure is likely to

• cause the rat to begin eating.

• facilitate conversion of the rat's blood glucose to fat

• permanently lower the rat's set point

• increase the incentives for food but decrease motivation to eat

Increases in ________ increase hunger, whereas increases in ________ decrease hunger.

• blood glucose; ghrelin

• estrogen; testosterone

• orexin; leptin

• ghrelin; orexin

Cassandra's mother told her, "You know you are in love when your heart beats fast and you experience that unique trembling feeling inside." This remark best illustrates the ________ theory of emotion.

• Canon Bard

• Schacter- Singer (two factor)

• James-Lange

• Opponent process

According to the two-factor theory, the two basic components of emotions are ________ and ________.

• facial expressions; a cognitive label

• emotion-arousing events; physical arousal

• physical arousal; overt behavior

• a cognitive label; physical arousal