Question 1

The expected utility of an incentive depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  value of an incentive 
B)  delay interval of the incentive 
C)  value of an incentive divided by the delay interval of that incentive 
D)  value of an incentive + the delay interval of that incentive 
A)  value of an incentive 
B)  delay interval of the incentive 
C)  value of an incentive divided by the delay interval of that incentive 
D)  value of an incentive + the delay interval of that incentive

Question 2

A person will choose $20 right now over $10 right now. However, a person will choose $10 right now over $20 in 10 weeks. This change from $20 to $10 in what the person chooses is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  preference reversal. 
B)  delay discounting. 
C)  delay forcing. 
D)  fickleness. 
A)  preference reversal. 
B)  delay discounting. 
C)  delay forcing. 
D)  fickleness.

Question 3

Procrastination is a behavioral strategy that people should avoid because it means

Accepted Answer

A)  to delay goal-directed behavior and the person is worse off as a consequence. 
B)  to delay goal-directed behavior but the delay has no aversive consequences for the person. 
C)  to delay fun activities in order to achieve an important goal. 
D)  that people become really lazy. 
A)  to delay goal-directed behavior and the person is worse off as a consequence. 
B)  to delay goal-directed behavior but the delay has no aversive consequences for the person. 
C)  to delay fun activities in order to achieve an important goal. 
D)  that people become really lazy.

Question 4

Based on the concept of contrast, what reinforcer will be valued most? The reinforcer that

Accepted Answer

A)  required little work to attain. 
B)  was lower in value than a prior reinforcer. 
C)  was delayed far into the future. 
D)  required a lot of work to attain. 
A)  required little work to attain. 
B)  was lower in value than a prior reinforcer. 
C)  was delayed far into the future. 
D)  required a lot of work to attain.

Question 5

According to the concept of motivational orientation, when people perform an activity

Accepted Answer

A)  either their extrinsic or intrinsic motivation is high, but not both. 
B)  it is mostly the result of a complete lack of a motivation orientation. 
C)  their extrinsic or intrinsic motivation can be both low, high, or any combination. 
D)  they are either 100% extrinsically motivated or 100% intrinsically motivated. 
A)  either their extrinsic or intrinsic motivation is high, but not both. 
B)  it is mostly the result of a complete lack of a motivation orientation. 
C)  their extrinsic or intrinsic motivation can be both low, high, or any combination. 
D)  they are either 100% extrinsically motivated or 100% intrinsically motivated.

Question 6

What is the difference between immediate incentives versus delayed incentives? Compared to immediate incentives, delayed incentives

Accepted Answer

A)  always have lower utility than immediate incentives do. 
B)  are vague, intangible, and less likely to occur. 
C)  are concrete, tangible, and more likely to occur. 
D)  are available sooner. 
A)  always have lower utility than immediate incentives do. 
B)  are vague, intangible, and less likely to occur. 
C)  are concrete, tangible, and more likely to occur. 
D)  are available sooner.

Question 7

What does the value-function curve describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  How the objective loss or gain of an incentive equals the subjective value of that loss or gain. 
B)  How the value of an incentive is based on the appraisal of many individuals. 
C)  How the value of something is based on whatever amount an individual pays for it. 
D)  How the effectiveness of a reinforcer depends on its incentive value. 
A)  How the objective loss or gain of an incentive equals the subjective value of that loss or gain. 
B)  How the value of an incentive is based on the appraisal of many individuals. 
C)  How the value of something is based on whatever amount an individual pays for it. 
D)  How the effectiveness of a reinforcer depends on its incentive value.

Question 8

What is the relationship between a punisher and an incentive?

Accepted Answer

A)  A punisher is a positive incentive that is impossible to attain. 
B)  A punisher is the amount of effort necessary to gain an incentive. 
C)  A punisher is a negative incentive that a person failed to avoid or prevent. 
D)  A punisher is any aversive consequence regardless whether it changes behavior. 
A)  A punisher is a positive incentive that is impossible to attain. 
B)  A punisher is the amount of effort necessary to gain an incentive. 
C)  A punisher is a negative incentive that a person failed to avoid or prevent. 
D)  A punisher is any aversive consequence regardless whether it changes behavior.

The expected utility of an incentive depends on

A person will choose $20 right now over $10 right now. However, a person will choose $10 right now over $20 in 10 weeks. This change from $20 to $10 in what the person chooses is known as

Procrastination is a behavioral strategy that people should avoid because it means

Based on the concept of contrast, what reinforcer will be valued most? The reinforcer that

According to the concept of motivational orientation, when people perform an activity

What is the difference between immediate incentives versus delayed incentives? Compared to immediate incentives, delayed incentives

What does the value-function curve describe?

What is the relationship between a punisher and an incentive?

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Exam 9: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

The expected utility of an incentive depends on

A person will choose $20 right now over $10 right now. However, a person will choose $10 right now over $20 in 10 weeks. This change from $20 to $10 in what the person chooses is known as

Procrastination is a behavioral strategy that people should avoid because it means

Based on the concept of contrast, what reinforcer will be valued most? The reinforcer that

According to the concept of motivational orientation, when people perform an activity

What is the difference between immediate incentives versus delayed incentives? Compared to immediate incentives, delayed incentives

What does the value-function curve describe?

What is the relationship between a punisher and an incentive?

Introduction to Motivation and Emotion

Evolutionary Antecedents of Motivation

Addictions and Addictive Behaviors

Homeostasis: Temperature, Thirst, Hunger, and Eating

Behavior, Arousal, and Affective Valence

Stress, Coping and Health

Psychological Needs and Motives

Personality and Motivation

Goal Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Emotions As Motives

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