Exam 16: Motivation and Affect

Whenever Gisela has a fight with her boyfriend, she remembers the times he has treated her poorly. But later, when he sends her a dozen roses to apologize for hurting her, she remembers how thoughtful and caring he can often be. Gisela's change of heart can best be explained using the concept of:

Describe the five needs in Maslow's hierarchy. Give examples of how individuals with each need might behave.

Whenever Elliott thinks about science, he also thinks about how much he likes science. Which one of the following statements best explains this situation?

Which one of the following best illustrates secondary control as a factor that can enhance a person's self of self-determination?

Relationships with peers are often foremost in 12-year-old Jonathan's mind and can have a huge impact on his emotional state. For example, when classmates treat him well, he's quite happy and self-assured, but when someone snubs him or makes fun of him, he becomes very depressed and thinks, "No one likes me." Which one of the following concepts related to motivation best explains Jonathan's significant mood swings?

Marion puts off doing a project for the science fair until she has so little time to do it that she cannot possibly complete a good project. Such behavior is most consistent with the concept of:

Drive reduction theory is no longer as popular as it was in early conceptions of motivation. Which one of the following research findings contributed to the demise of drive reduction theory?

The four statements below all involve evaluating a student's essay. Which one is most likely to preserve the student's sense of self-determination?