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Emotion and Motivation

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Instinct theory and drive reduction both emphasize ____ factors in motivation

a)

cognitive

b)

biological

c)

psychodynamic

d)

behavioral

2.

Reorder the following

a)

Physiological

b)

safety

c)

love and belonging

d)

self esteem

e)

self actualization

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
3.
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
4.
What is the strong desire to succeed in attaining goals, not only realistic ones, but also challenging ones?
a)
need for affiliation
b)
need for power
c)
need for achievement
5.
The point that is seldom reached at which people have sufficiently satisfied the lower needs and achieved their full human potential.
a)
homeostasis
b)
self-actualization
c)
incentive approach
d)
peak experiences
6.

There is strong evidence for universal recognition of a least 6 basic emotions: anger, disgust, fear, happyness, sadness and ___________.

a)

hatred

b)

envy

c)

surprise

d)

shame

7.

True or False: A smile can mean happy in one country and angry in another.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Motivation that comes from outside influence or circumstance.

a)

Intrinsic motivation

b)

Extrinsic motivation

9.

What type of motivation is money?

a)

Intrinsic

b)

Extrinsic

10.

Motivation that comes from inside the learner.

a)

Intrinsic motivation

b)

Extrinsic motivation

11.

I went to school today because I wanted to learn.

a)

Intrinsic

b)

Extrinsic

12.

I am going to the military to make my parents proud.

a)

Intrinsic

b)

Extrinsic

13.

Emotional intelligence is ________________________________.

a)

being smart about emotional situations

b)

the ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions.

c)

never getting angry

14.

What is an example of intrinsic motivation?

a)

Studying to get a good grade

b)

Doing chores so Mom doesn't yell

c)

Playing an instrument because you enjoy it

d)

Entering a contest to win $1,000

15.

The third level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is

a)

self-actualization

b)

social belonging

c)

physiological

d)

safety

16.

What is intrinsic motivation?

a)

The engagement of activities to look cool

b)

Getting motivation from being alone

c)

Engaging in activities to avoid punishment

d)

The engagement of activities for satisfaction and enjoyment

17.

Match the following emotion theories

a)

Cannon-Bard

1.

The physical response occurs at the same time as the emotion

b)

James-Lange

2.

The physical response occurs before the emotion

c)

Schacter Singer Two Factor Theory

3.

there is a mental/cognitive assessment of the physical state and the situation

18.

"The coach benched me because he does not like me" The following statement reflects an external

a)

social motivation

b)

Need for achievement or nAch

c)

locus of control

d)

neurotic tendency

19.

Instinct theory and drive reduction both emphasize ____ factors in motivation

a)

cognitive

b)

biological

c)

psychodynamic

d)

behavioral

20.
The experience of feelings such as fear, joy, surprise and anger.
a)
Drive
b)
Motivation
c)
Emotion
d)
Interaction
21.
Maslow explained that people fail to reach self-actualization because...
a)
They fail to satisfy more basic needs.
b)
They fail to discover their talents.
c)
They spend too much time on snapchat.
d)
They fear becoming who they were meant to be.
22.

A parent's statement to their child, "We want you to get A's like the neighbor's son" will lead to _______.

a)

compliance

b)

intrinsic motivation

c)

extrinsic motivation

d)

obedience

23.

What do we call a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior?

a)

Incentive

b)

Emotion

c)

Motivation

d)

Instinct

24.

The theory of basic emotions and their expressions is developed by...

a)

Paula Erks

b)

Emerson Puth

c)

Erika Pown

d)

Paul Ekman

25.

This theory of motivation would explain why when we are thirsty, we go in search of water.

a)

achievement

b)

optimum arousal

c)

incentive

d)

drive reduction

26.
Simply forcing oneself to smile (or frown) leads to increased happiness (or anger).
a)

False

b)

True

27.

Birds of particular species all build the same style of nest, even if they have never seen another bird build one.

This behavior is BEST explained by which of the following?

a)

instinct

b)

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

c)

Divergent thinking.

d)

Drive-reduction theory.

28.

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law which of the following is TRUE?

a)

For most tasks, moderate arousal is best.

b)

No matter what type of task, high arousal is always best.

c)

A difficult task is usually best performed if the level of arousal is high.

d)

An easy task is usually best performed if the level of arousal is low.

29.

According to the Arousal Theory of Motivation, being in a high state of arousal will likely

a)

negatively affect performance

b)

improve performance

c)

reduce motivation

d)

enhance motivation

30.
People with external locus of control
a)
are often easy going and believe fate is in control of their future
b)
are rigid and believe in miracles
c)
are in control of their futures
d)
buy lottery tickets
31.

Match each of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs to the correct examples

a)

Physiological Needs

1.

Food, Water

b)

Safety Needs

2.

Shelter, Health

c)

Love and Belonging Needs

3.

Friendships, Relationship

d)

Self-Esteem Needs

4.

Respect, Recognition

e)

Self-Actualization

5.

Being all you can be

32.

Match the following

a)

Intrinsic Motivation

1.

for personal satisfaction

b)

Extrinsic Motivation

2.

for an outside reward

c)

Internal Locus of Control

3.

Things are within our Control

d)

External Locus of Control

4.

Things are outside of our control

33.
When parents say "you will never be good enough to go to college"  they are not helping their child achieve 
a)
safety and security
b)
love and belonging
c)
esteem
d)
self actualization
34.

This refers to the ability to control one’s emotions.

a)

affective empathy

b)

cognitive empathy

c)

emotional regulation

d)

nonverbal empathy