Exam 8: A: Motivation and Emotion

A desire to perform a behavior to obtain an external reward or avoid punishment is known as extrinsic motivation.

A person who believes they have control over aspects of his/her life has an internal locus of control.

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

nAch is an abbreviation for ____________.

Ward notices that as his supply of marijuana decreases he starts thinking more and more about where he can get another supply as well as feeling nervous and anxious.This is an example of ____________.

Which of these is the correct sequence of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs from the lowest to the highest?

Dr.Lighthead works with her patients to draw from many of their strengths and successes in her therapy sessions.She often stresses the importance of achievements,strengths,and well-being while not dwelling on past issues of abuse,depression,and unmet goals.Based on the description of her work,Dr.Lighthead is likely to utilize ___________ in her sessions.

Which statement reflects the core idea of the facial feedback hypothesis?

Age has been shown not to be a factor in a person's desire to have sex.Which is NOT an accurate statement about sex in later life?

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,subcortical brain activity sends signals to arouse the body and signal emotion at the same time.

The frequent finding that asthmatics often experience shortness of breath concurrently with tremendous anxiety is an example of how emotions and physiological symptoms often occur simultaneously.As such,it supports which of the following theories of emotion?

Which of the following pairs belong together?

A famed psychologist claims that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.This psychologist's philosophy most closely matches ______ theory.

Indiana Jones goes off to foreign lands in search of artifacts hidden in dangerous places and guarded by fierce protectors.Dr.Jones would be described as _______________ in arousal theory.

Maslow's transcendence need can be described as appreciating order,beauty,and symmetry.

Bobby is a very active 5 year old compared to others in his class.He appears to seek a great deal of stimulation,and is very playful,curious,and explorative.Bobby's seemingly unlearned motives,which are likely to increase stimulation,are called __________.

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

Heterosexuality is accepted across different cultures.Homosexuals and bisexuals often face prejudice,discrimination,and harassment.

Jack,compared to most other people,appears to need a high level of arousal.He enjoys doing potentially life-threatening hobbies such as sky diving,swimming with sharks,and bungee jumping from bridges.Jack is likely to be a __________.

You are walking in the forest and see a bear.According to the Cannon-Bard theory,what happens next?