Question 1

According to ________,exam performance is typically best when arousal is moderate.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B)  drive-reduction theory 
C)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D)  evolutionary theory 
A)  the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B)  drive-reduction theory 
C)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D)  evolutionary theory

Question 2

When we are too hot,we perspire in order to lower our body temperature and thereby

Accepted Answer

A)  preserve body warmth. 
B)  arouse drives. 
C)  maintain homeostasis. 
D)  create an incentive. 
A)  preserve body warmth. 
B)  arouse drives. 
C)  maintain homeostasis. 
D)  create an incentive.

Question 3

Danica's grades have recently dropped.She is reluctant to return a call from her parents because she is avoiding what will be a very unpleasant conversation.Danica's reluctance to call her parents can be explained by

Accepted Answer

A)  instinct theory. 
B)  incentive theory. 
C)  drive-reduction theory. 
D)  hierarchy of needs theory. 
A)  instinct theory. 
B)  incentive theory. 
C)  drive-reduction theory. 
D)  hierarchy of needs theory.

Question 4

Abraham Maslow referred to the need to live up to one's fullest and unique potential as the need

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchy. 
B)  to belong. 
C)  for self-esteem. 
D)  for self-actualization. 
A)  hierarchy. 
B)  to belong. 
C)  for self-esteem. 
D)  for self-actualization.

Question 5

Homeostasis,which is the goal of drive reduction,is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of an entire species. 
B)  an aroused state that is often triggered by a physiological need. 
C)  the body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state. 
D)  a physical need that usually triggers motivational arousal. 
A)  a rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of an entire species. 
B)  an aroused state that is often triggered by a physiological need. 
C)  the body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state. 
D)  a physical need that usually triggers motivational arousal.

Question 6

A physiological need is a

Accepted Answer

A)  basic bodily requirement. 
B)  need or desire that energizes and directs behavior. 
C)  complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned. 
D)  positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior. 
A)  basic bodily requirement. 
B)  need or desire that energizes and directs behavior. 
C)  complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned. 
D)  positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior.

Question 7

Thaddeus will perform in a band concert at his school tomorrow.According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,his musical performance is likely to be ________ if his arousal during the performance is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  best;very low 
B)  worst;moderate 
C)  best;very high 
D)  best;moderate 
A)  best;very low 
B)  worst;moderate 
C)  best;very high 
D)  best;moderate

Question 8

According to Maslow,our need for ________ must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  love;food 
B)  adequate clothing;self-esteem 
C)  self-actualization;friendship 
D)  political freedom;economic security 
A)  love;food 
B)  adequate clothing;self-esteem 
C)  self-actualization;friendship 
D)  political freedom;economic security

Question 9

By motivating us to satisfy our physical needs,hunger and thirst serve to

Accepted Answer

A)  control arousal desires. 
B)  maintain homeostasis. 
C)  control species-typical behavior. 
D)  reduce an incentive. 
A)  control arousal desires. 
B)  maintain homeostasis. 
C)  control species-typical behavior. 
D)  reduce an incentive.

Question 10

Ten-year-old Malik is bored unless he is active or playing with other children.Realizing his needs,his parents have involved him in after-school sports and summer camps,and they allow him to play outside with other children as much as possible.His parents understand Malik's high need for

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  incentives. 
D)  drive-reduction. 
A)  arousal. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  incentives. 
D)  drive-reduction.

Question 11

A lack of sleep is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  drive. 
B)  emotion. 
C)  need. 
D)  incentive. 
A)  drive. 
B)  emotion. 
C)  need. 
D)  incentive.

Question 12

Monica is motivated to reach her unique potential in both her personal and professional life.According to Maslow,Monica is motivated by

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization needs. 
B)  esteem needs. 
C)  safety needs. 
D)  belongingness and love needs. 
A)  self-actualization needs. 
B)  esteem needs. 
C)  safety needs. 
D)  belongingness and love needs.

Question 13

A drive refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a rigidly patterned and unlearned behavior characteristic of a species. 
B)  anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior. 
C)  an aroused,motivated state that is often triggered by a physiological need. 
D)  a positive or negative environmental stimulus. 
A)  a rigidly patterned and unlearned behavior characteristic of a species. 
B)  anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior. 
C)  an aroused,motivated state that is often triggered by a physiological need. 
D)  a positive or negative environmental stimulus.

Question 14

Dr.Ligorano has devoted his professional life to researching the desires and needs that energize and direct behavior.His area of research has obviously been

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion. 
B)  cognition. 
C)  motivation. 
D)  behavior genetics. 
A)  emotion. 
B)  cognition. 
C)  motivation. 
D)  behavior genetics.

Question 15

Victims of a famine will often eat unappetizing and nutritionally poor foods simply to relieve their constant hunger.Their behavior is best explained in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal theory. 
B)  instinct theory. 
C)  drive-reduction theory. 
D)  incentive theory. 
A)  arousal theory. 
B)  instinct theory. 
C)  drive-reduction theory. 
D)  incentive theory.

Question 16

Carlos is studying for his psychology exam.He is finding it more and more difficult to focus because he is hungry.His hunger becomes so distracting that he leaves his studies and heads to the nearest sandwich shop.Which of the following best explains Carlos' behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  drive-reduction theory 
B)  arousal theory 
C)  need for affiliation 
D)  incentive theory 
A)  drive-reduction theory 
B)  arousal theory 
C)  need for affiliation 
D)  incentive theory

Question 17

The tendency for optimal levels of performance to be associated with moderate levels of arousal is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  drive-reduction. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
D)  self-actualization. 
A)  drive-reduction. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
D)  self-actualization.

Question 18

The arousal theory of motivation would be most helpful for explaining why

Accepted Answer

A)  recreational skydivers jump out of airplanes. 
B)  hungry fishermen venture across dangerous ocean waters. 
C)  starving prisoners are preoccupied with thoughts of food. 
D)  sexually active teens learn to practice effective birth control. 
A)  recreational skydivers jump out of airplanes. 
B)  hungry fishermen venture across dangerous ocean waters. 
C)  starving prisoners are preoccupied with thoughts of food. 
D)  sexually active teens learn to practice effective birth control.

Question 19

Judy's golfing performance is best when her level of arousal is moderate rather than high or low.This best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the hierarchy of needs theory. 
B)  incentive theory. 
C)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
D)  drive-reduction theory. 
A)  the hierarchy of needs theory. 
B)  incentive theory. 
C)  the Yerkes-Dodson law. 
D)  drive-reduction theory.

Question 20

Our bodies strive to maintain a steady internal state.One way that it can achieve this goal is through

Accepted Answer

A)  instincts. 
B)  drive reduction. 
C)  arousal. 
D)  self-actualization. 
A)  instincts. 
B)  drive reduction. 
C)  arousal. 
D)  self-actualization.

Exam 32: Assessing Intelligence

According to ________,exam performance is typically best when arousal is moderate.

When we are too hot,we perspire in order to lower our body temperature and thereby

Danica's grades have recently dropped.She is reluctant to return a call from her parents because she is avoiding what will be a very unpleasant conversation.Danica's reluctance to call her parents can be explained by

Abraham Maslow referred to the need to live up to one's fullest and unique potential as the need

Homeostasis,which is the goal of drive reduction,is defined as

A physiological need is a

Thaddeus will perform in a band concert at his school tomorrow.According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,his musical performance is likely to be ________ if his arousal during the performance is ________.

According to Maslow,our need for ________ must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for ________.

By motivating us to satisfy our physical needs,hunger and thirst serve to

Ten-year-old Malik is bored unless he is active or playing with other children.Realizing his needs,his parents have involved him in after-school sports and summer camps,and they allow him to play outside with other children as much as possible.His parents understand Malik's high need for

A lack of sleep is an example of a(n)

Monica is motivated to reach her unique potential in both her personal and professional life.According to Maslow,Monica is motivated by

A drive refers to

Dr.Ligorano has devoted his professional life to researching the desires and needs that energize and direct behavior.His area of research has obviously been

Victims of a famine will often eat unappetizing and nutritionally poor foods simply to relieve their constant hunger.Their behavior is best explained in terms of

Carlos is studying for his psychology exam.He is finding it more and more difficult to focus because he is hungry.His hunger becomes so distracting that he leaves his studies and heads to the nearest sandwich shop.Which of the following best explains Carlos' behavior?

The tendency for optimal levels of performance to be associated with moderate levels of arousal is known as

The arousal theory of motivation would be most helpful for explaining why

Judy's golfing performance is best when her level of arousal is moderate rather than high or low.This best illustrates

Our bodies strive to maintain a steady internal state.One way that it can achieve this goal is through

The History and Scope of Psychology

Thinking Critically with Psychological Science

Research Strategies: How Psychologists Ask and Answer Questions

Neural and Hormonal Systems

The Brain

Behavior Genetics and Evolutionary Psychology

Environmental Influences on Behavior, and Reflections on Nature and Nurture

Prenatal Development and the Newborn

Infancy and Childhood

Adolescence

Adulthood, and Reflections on Developmental Issues

Introduction to Sensation and Perception

Vision

Hearing

Other Senses

Perceptual Organization

Perceptual Interpretation

Waking and Sleeping Rhythms

Hypnosis

Drugs and Consciousness

Classical Conditioning

Operant Conditioning

Learning by Observation

Introduction to Memory

Encoding: Getting Information In

Storage: Retaining Information

Retrieval: Getting Information Out

Forgetting, Memory Construction, and Applying Memory Principles to Your Own Education

Thinking

Language and Thought

Introduction to Intelligence

Genetic and Environmental Influences on Intelligence

Introduction to Motivation

Hunger

Sexual Motivation and the Need to Belong

Motivation at Work

Introduction to Emotion

Experienced Emotion

Expressed Emotion

Stress and Illness

Coping With Stress

Modifying Illness-Related Behaviors

Psychoanalytic Perspective

Humanistic Perspective

Contemporary Research on Personality

Introduction to Psychological Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative and Personality Disorders

Mood Disorders

Schizophrenia

The Psychological Therapies

Evaluating Psychotherapies

The Biomedical Therapies

Social Thinking

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