Exam 32: Assessing Intelligence

Which theory focuses on finding the optimal level of stimulation?

Lillian has the lead role in a high school play.According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,she is likely to perform ________ in the play if her arousal during the performance is ________.

A basic bodily requirement is a

The Yerkes-Dodson law refers to the tendency for optimal performance to be associated with

For a hungry person,the consumption of food serves to

Which theory has been replaced by the evolutionary perspective?

An aroused,motivated state that is often triggered by a physiological need is called

Which theory most clearly emphasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?

After staying up until 4 A.M.studying,Misty is very sleepy,so she goes to bed and sleeps in until an hour before her 1 P.M.exam.Misty's sleepiness is an example of

According to Maslow,our need for ________ must be met before we are prompted to satisfy our need for ________.

The view that some human motives are innate and due to genetic programming is a description of

Nikita comes from Nicaragua,a country with a relatively low average income.Francoise lives in Switzerland,where the standard of living is fairly high.Nikita's subjective well-being is especially likely to be influenced by satisfaction with her ________.Francoise's subjective well-being is especially likely to be influenced by satisfaction with her ________.

John is going on a long bike ride.John knows there is a Dairy Queen at the 25-mile mark,and he plans on stopping there to buy a sundae as a reward for making it 25 miles.The sundae is a(n)________ for riding 25 miles.

Dr.Chen believes that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of stimulation.When the level is too low,we try to increase it by seeking out stimulating experiences.When it is too high,we seek to reduce arousal in a less stimulating environment.Dr.Chen's views are most consistent with

The Yerkes-Dodson law describes the relationship between

On the basis of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,one would be LEAST likely to predict that a

Motivations arise from the interplay between ________,the bodily "push," and ________,the "pulls" from our personal experiences,thoughts,and culture.

An adequate level of glucose circulating in your bloodstream is an example of a(n)

While we are pulled to reduce ________;we are pushed by ________ that can be positive or negative environmental stimuli that lure or repel us.

Loretta is walking to class on an extremely cold and windy day.Halfway there she is shivering so much that she begins to run in order to reach the warmth of her classroom sooner.Which theory most clearly explains Loretta's behavior by emphasizing the importance of homeostasis in motivation?