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AP Psychology - Motivation, Emotion and Personality

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Proposed a hierarchy of needs that suggests a strive toward self-actualization when other needs are met.
a)
Alfred Kinsey
b)
Masters & Johnson
c)
Abraham Maslow
d)
Paul Ekman
2.
Stimulation of this area would cause a rat to begin eating.
a)
lateral hypothalamus
b)
ventromedial hypothalamus
c)
hippocampus
d)
prefrontal cortex
3.
The Yerkes-Dodson Law predicts that most people would perform an easy task best if they are at a 
a)
high level of arousal
b)
low level of arousal
c)
baseline state
d)
level of self-actualization
4.
Second phase of general adaptation syndrome.
a)
Alarm reaction
b)
Plateau
c)
Resistance
d)
Resolution
5.
Theory of emotion that suggests physical arousal and emotional experience arise simultaneously.
a)
Yerkes-Dodson
b)
James-Lange
c)
Cannon-Bard
d)
Two-Factor
6.
Theory of motivation that suggests our behaviors are influenced by attraction to or repulsion from the positive or negative qualities of external stimuli.
a)
Instincts
b)
Drive-Reduction
c)
Incentives
d)
Evolutionary
7.
For a thirsty person, drinking water serves to reduce:
a)
homeostasis.
b)
a drive.
c)
an instinct.
d)
the set point.
8.
Hans Selye referred to the body's response to stress as:
a)
the fight-or-flight response.
b)
the general adaptation syndrome.
c)
Type B behavior.
d)
psychophysiological illness.
9.
Which theory would be most helpful for explaining why people are motivated to watch horror movies?
a)
James-Lange theory
b)
drive-reduction theory
c)
Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
d)
arousal theory
10.
Motivational theory that focuses on internal states of tension, such as hunger, that motivate us to pursue actions that reduce tension
a)
Drive reduction theory
b)
Instinct theory
c)
Arousal theory
d)
Incentive theory
11.

Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?

a)

eating food that tastes bad

b)

going swimming on a hot day

c)

eating when you are not hungry

d)

taking a nap when you are drowsy

12.

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

a)

thalamus

b)

pons

c)

amygdala

d)

thyroid gland

13.

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

a)

stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes

b)

stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion

c)

physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion

d)

stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)

14.
The "fight or flight" response involves activation of the __________ nervous system.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
central
15.
As Erica watched the televised drawing of lottery numbers, she realized she had the winning combination. If her heart starts to race at the same instant that she feels euphoria over winning the lottery, Erica's response pattern would lend support to
a)
the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
b)
the James-Lange theory of emotion
c)
Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion
d)
the common-sense view of emotion
16.

The perception that one can strongly influence the outcome and destiny of one's own life exemplifies

a)

the self-reference phenomenon

b)

the spotlight effect

c)

an internal locus of control

d)

reciprocal determinism

17.

According

to Maslow, our need for

a)

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

b)

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

c)

religious fulfillment must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for adequate housing

d)

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

18.

The tendency to accept favorable descriptions of one's personality that could really be applied to almost anyone is known as

a)

the halo effect

b)

the Barnum effect

c)

projection

d)

unconditional positive regard

19.

Carl Rogers referred to an attitude of total acceptance toward another person as

a)

the spotlight effect

b)

unconditional positive regard

c)

self-actualization

d)

free association

20.

Mr. Dutoit was asked by his psychotherapist to look at some ambiguous pictures and make up a story about each. Mr. Dutoit was most likely taking the:

a)

Thematic Appreception Test (TAT)

b)

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

c)

MMPI2

d)

Rorschach test

21.

Someone who believes they got a promotion at their job because of 'luck' probably has a/an

a)

external locus of control

b)

internal locus of control

c)

a super-serious psychological problem

d)

revolving locus of control

22.

Nate is constantly trying to hide his bad breath. When he encounters someone else whom he thinks might have bad breath, he is very quick to point it out. Which defence mechanism is Nate using?

a)

Projection

b)

Reaction-Formation

c)

Regression

d)

Sublimation

23.
According to Freud, the part of the psyche that prevents a person from stealing is the
a)
Ego
b)
Superego
c)
Id
d)
Collective Unconscious
24.
A personality measure that asks you to respond freely to an ambiguous stimulus such as a picture or an inkblot is called a
a)
self report personality inventory
b)
projective test
c)
behavior rating
d)
deceptive test
25.
Dr. Hewlett believes that early childhood experiences have a strong influence on adult personality and that our personality is largely shaped by unconscious forces. Dr. Hewlett's views MOST closely mirror those of the
a)
behavioral perspective
b)
humanistic perspective
c)
psychodynamic perspective
d)
biological perspective
26.
Which theory suggests that we inherit our personalities from our parents? 
a)
Trait
b)
Social learning theory 
c)
Interactional theory 
d)
Psychodynamic approach 
27.
the ego's protective methods of reducing anxiety by unconsciously distorting reality
a)
Ego
b)
Defense Mechanisms
c)
psychodynamic
28.
type of statistical procedure that is conducted to identify clusters or groups of related items (called factors) on a test
a)
fixation
b)
factor analysis
c)
false consensus effect
29.
overestimation of how much other people share our beliefs and behaviors
a)
free association
b)
Ignorance of one incompetence phenomenon
c)
inferiority complex
d)
false consensus effect
30.
The interacting influences between personality and environmental factors
a)
Self-serving Bias
b)
Self actualization
c)
Reciprocal Determinism
31.
Overestimating other's noticing and evaluating our appearance, performance, and blunders
a)
superego
b)
Spotlight Effect
c)
Barnum Effect
d)
individualism
32.

transform into an earlier development period in the face of stress (during exam week you start to suck your thumb)

a)

Projection

b)

Regression

c)

Reaction formation

d)

Rationalization

33.
What does it mean to self-actualize?
a)
to find love
b)
to have security
c)
to reach one's full potential
d)
to meet the basic need (optional)
34.

Believed that culture is the driver in the formation of personality, not anatomy; and, emphasized a child’s need for love and security

a)

Karen Horney

b)

Alfred Adler

c)

Karl Jung

d)

Sigmund Freud

35.

The “Big Five” personality characteristics are:

a)

Emotionality, extroversion, openness, neuroticism, and agreeableness

b)

Anxiety, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism, and sociability

c)

Outgoing, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and

neuroticism

d)

Openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and

neuroticism

e)

Extroversion, neuroticism, anxiety, agreeableness, and openness

36.

Jennifer has aggressive tendencies and, feeling guilty about her propensity for violence, has decided to pursue a career as an MMA fighter

a)

Denial

b)

Repression

c)

Rationalization

d)

Sublimation

37.

The trait theory of personality can best be defined as:

a)

The analysis of how much personality or behavioral traits are

influenced by genetics

b)

The analysis of the structure of personality by classifying similarities

and differences in personality characteristics

c)

A factor analysis that studies common personality characteristics

d)

The organization of personality traits using specific categories to

describe all characteristics

e)

Grouping individual behaviors based on interactions between

particular personality characteristics

38.

Alondra is an alcoholic. She attempts to keep this fact hidden from her co-workers by constantly bringing up the virtues of abstinence and living a 'clean' lifestyle.

This is an example of which type of defense mechanism?

a)

Projection

b)

Regression

c)

Displacement

d)

Reaction-Formation

39.
The ____ is the force of the mind that makes a person have urges or desires that need be fulfilled.
a)
id
b)
superego
c)
ego
d)
superid
40.
Jason just sat down to work on his term paper when his friends called and invited him to a party. If Jason decides he will only go to the party after he finishes outlining the term paper, his decision reflects the functioning of his
a)
id
b)
superego
c)
ego
d)
preconscious
41.

________________ proposed a theory that described emotion as beginning with undifferentiated arousal. The specific emotional label we use to describe the arousal depends on our interpretation of the context.

a)

James-Lange Theory

b)

Cannon-Bard Theory

c)

Schacter and Singer Theory

d)

Tim Adams' Harvard Study

42.
This theory suggests that physical arousal led to the labeling of the emotion. For example, “I am nervous because my stomach is fluttering”.
a)
James-Lange Theory of Emotion
b)
Cannon-Bard Theory of Emotion
c)
Cognitive Arousal Theory of Emotion
d)
Cognitive-Mediational Theory of Emotion
43.

Stimulate this area of brain and you will feel FULL.

a)

Lateral Hypothalamus

b)

Ventromedial hypothalamus

c)

Full hypothalamus

44.

Selye came up with General Adaptation Syndrome and its 3 phases are:

a)

Alarm, resistance, exhaustation

b)

Alarm, relapse, emergency

c)

Alarm, relapse, emergent

d)

Alarm, restraint, effect

45.

Studied Taste Aversions--found that we learn to avoid certain foods after extremely aversive reactions to them in the past.

a)

E. Loftus

b)

J. Garcia

c)

M. Gazzaniga

d)

R. Sperry

46.

The Incentive Theory of motivation

a)

is based on rewards for completing a tasks e.g. I go to work to get paid.

b)

is based on the need for stimulation so that we find an interesting task to participate in e.g. play a game.

c)

is based on the need for speed.

47.

The Instinct Theory of motivation

a)

comes from an internal need to do something e.g. get a drink if thirsty.

b)

is based on evolution and natural desires e.g. migration

c)

is based on the need for acceptance.

48.

What is the name the hunger triggering hormone produced by the lateral hypothalamus?

a)

Ghrelin

b)

Orexin

c)

Leptin

d)

Glucose

49.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an incentive?
a)
$1000
b)
dehydration
c)
electric shock
d)
smell of popcorn
50.

The tendency for one's body to return to a balanced state is called

a)

satisfaction.

b)

deprivation.

c)

homeostasis.

d)

homeopathic.

51.

Engaging in a behavior because it's personally rewarding is _______ motivation.

a)

intrinsic

b)

instinct

c)

external

d)

international

52.

What is the theory of motivation that assumes behavior arises from physiological needs that cause internal drives to push the organism to satisfy the need and reduce tension and arousal?

a)

Drive Reduction theory

b)

James-Lange theory

c)

2 factor theory

d)

Evolutionary theory

53.

Which of the following best illustrates an intrinsic motivation?

a)

Running a marathon to support breast cancer research.

b)

Rock climbing to win first prize.

c)

Graduating with honors.

d)

Trying out for the high school basketball team.

54.

What was the name of the theory on emotion that originated from the work of Charles Darwin?

a)

Facial Feedback theory

b)

Cannon-Bard theory

c)

Cognitive Appraisal

d)

Affective-Primacy theory

55.

The six universal emotions specified that inherited facial patterns of expression are

a)

worried, sadness, anger, resentment, disgust and fear.

b)

happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust and fear.

c)

happiness, excitement, anger, sadness and fear.

d)

confusion, happiness, sadness, anger, fear and disgust.

56.

The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met is known as

a)

emotion.

b)

motivation.

c)

intrinsic.

d)

extrinsic.

57.

What do we call the hard-driving, anger prone personality type which is at higher risk for heart attack?

a)

Type B

b)

Type A

c)

Type D

d)

Type E

58.

What do we call it when we are choosing between 2 good choices?

a)

Approach-Approach

b)

Avoidance-Avoidance

c)

Approach-Avoidance

d)

Double Approach-Avoidance

59.
_____ is the  form of sugar in the blood that provides energy to cells.  When it is low, we feel hungry.
a)
Glucose
b)
Adrenaline
c)
Sucrose
d)
Fructose
60.
Desiring law and order would fall into which category according to Maslow?
a)
physiological needs
b)
safety needs
c)
esteem needs
d)
self-actualization
61.
Foolish conformity to peer pressure is most likely to be motivated by _____________ needs, according to Maslow. 
a)
safety
b)
belongingness
c)
achievement
d)
self-actualization
62.

The speed in which your body processes food at rest is called your

a)

set point.

b)

food rapidity.

c)

food processing metabolism.

d)

basil metabolic rate.

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