Deck 9: Motivation and Emotion

Question 1

Schachter and Singer proposed that two things have to happen before emotion occurs: ________ and ________.

A) physical arousal; fight or flight
B) cognition; behavior
C) physical arousal; labeling
D) behavior; physical arousal

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Seeing a snake, and then simultaneously running away from it and becoming frightened, is the sequence of events postulated by ________ theory.

A) Plutchik's
B) the James-Lange
C) Schachter and Singer's
D) the Cannon-Bard theory

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Paul Ekman and his colleagues gathered abundant evidence supporting the universality of at least ________ basic facial expressions of emotion.

A) three
B) five
C) seven
D) nine

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to cognitive-mediational theories, appraisal of the situation would come ________ the physical arousal and ____ the experience of emotion.

A) before; before
B) after; before
C) before; after
D) after; after

Question 5

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

A) drives
B) instincts
C) releasing behaviors
D) universal behaviors

Question 6

The pursuit of an activity for an outcome that is separate from the person is called ________.

A) the need for affiliation
B) intrinsic motivation
C) extrinsic motivation
D) a mastery goal

Question 7

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

A) American men and women both eat to reduce depression, whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger.
B) American women eat when they are depressed, whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands.
C) There were no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women.
D) Japanese men ate more than both American men and women.

Question 8

Which level of Abraham Maslow's hierarchy is epitomized by the U.S. Army's slogan "Be all that you can be"?

A) safety
B) self-esteem
C) belongingness
D) self-actualization

Question 9

According to Schvey et al., (2015), which of the following individuals is at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?

A) Ted, a 42-year-old workaholic
B) Barbara, a 13-year-old student who is popular with her peers
C) Jeannie, the 16-year-old daughter of two parents who are in the military
D) Charles, a 61-year-old retiree

Question 10

One interesting thing about incentive approaches is that incentives ________.

A) are inherited
B) exist inside a narrow collection of internal stimuli
C) exist independently of any need or level of arousal
D) only work for adults

Question 11

The process by which the facial expressions send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed is called ________.

A) facial feedback
B) internal emotion work
C) primary emotional processing
D) body language
Chapter 9 - Quick Quiz 2

Question 12

In arousal theory, people are said to have a(n) ________ level of tension.

A) ultimate
B) lower
C) optimal
D) high

Question 13

Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's theory?

A) Research does not support the idea that people want to self-actualize.
B) Evidence suggests that met needs become less important.
C) His theory was based primarily on the study of Americans.
D) The theory does not suggest a regulatory fit.

Question 14

Problematic functioning of which of the following hormones can lead to overeating?

A) adrenaline
B) peptic acid
C) leptin
D) lipotor

Question 15

Need for achievement is also referred to as ________.

A) nAch
B) NFA
C) Ach
D) neech

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of the GTD method discussed in your chapter?

A) Capture, Organize, Process, Do, Complete
B) Do, Process, Capture, Organize, Complete
C) Process, Organize, Capture, Do, Complete
D) Capture, Process, Organize, Complete, Do
Chapter 9 - Quick Quiz 1

Question 17

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively-a state called ________.

A) unbalance
B) acquiescence
C) propinquity
D) homeostasis

Question 18

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

A) Cannon-Bard theory
B) James-Lange theory
C) Schachter-Singer theory
D) commonsense view of emotions

Question 19

Which two different terms BEST describe Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion?

A) arousal and physiology
B) behavior and genetics
C) arousal and context
D) nature and nurture

Question 20

Jerry gets a great deal of fulfillment out of visiting the new art exhibits at the museum in town. He usually visits each exhibit several times during a show and finds beauty in a variety of different types of art works. Jerry is likely to visit the new exhibits in an effort to meet a(n) ________ need.

A) freedom
B) belonging
C) power
D) aesthetic

Question 21

The pursuit of an activity for an outcome that is separate from the person is called ________.

A) the need for affiliation
B) intrinsic motivation Incorrect. Intrinsic motivation comes from the expectation of an internal reward.
C) extrinsic motivation Correct. Extrinsic motivation is the pursuit of an activity for an external reward.
D) a mastery goal TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 22

Sam is known to be the fastest worker in the mail room. He has worked in the mail room for only a short time but prides himself on being competent and a quick learner. He often gets positive comments from coworkers and his boss, which helps to motivate him and has a positive effect as he continues to challenge himself at work. As a result of his efficient style, he is also given more freedom than other workers, as his boss is impressed by his ability to sort and organize mail. Sam is likely to be ________ motivated as he continues to challenge and push himself to perform even better each day.

A) intrinsically Correct. He is likely to be intrinsically motivated as he feels competent and autonomous.
B) extrinsically
C) superiorly
D) withinsically Incorrect. This is a fictitious word.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 23

You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. The teacher mentions "purposeful or goal-directed behavior that satisfies a particular physical or psychological need or want." You recognize that he is talking about which type of behavior?

A) motivated Correct. Motivated behavior is purposeful and goal-directed.
B) emotional Incorrect. Emotional behavior is not always goal-directed.
C) frustrated
D) preconscious TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 24

One positive outcome of instinct approaches was ________.

A) that they gave birth to psychoanalytic theory
B) that psychologists began focusing on learning theories
C) that psychologists were now forced to consider the effects of heredity on behavior Correct. Instinct approaches were based on heredity and now psychologists started looking at inherited influences on behavior.
D) a better explanation of behavior Incorrect. Instinct approaches omit explanation.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 25

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

A) motivation Correct. Motivation is defined as the process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met.
B) emotion Incorrect. The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met is called motivation.
C) achievement
D) synergy TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 26

In psychology, instinct approaches to motivation have faded because they lacked the goal of ________.

A) description Incorrect. Instinct approaches were very descriptive.
B) explanation Correct. Instinct approaches did a poor job explaining motivation.
C) prediction
D) change TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 27

An instinct is a tendency that is ________.

A) learned Incorrect. Instincts are thought to be unlearned, not learned.
B) conditioned
C) biologically innate Correct. The general concept of an instinct is that it is passed from generation to generation, and is biologically innate within a species.
D) easily controlled TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 28

In the early attempts to understand motivation, psychologists were inclined attribute it to ________.

A) emotions
B) incentives Incorrect. Incentives were a later concept in psychology.
C) learned responses
D) instincts Correct. Early psychologists were inclined to explain motivated behavior by attributing it to instincts.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 29

Early in the twentieth century, William McDougal proposed that there were ________ human instincts.

A) 5 Incorrect. McDougal believed there were eighteen human instincts.
B) 9
C) 18 Correct. McDougal believed there were eighteen human instincts.
D) 24 TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 30

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

A) drives Incorrect. A drive is an underlying form of motivation that can be physical or learned.
B) instincts Correct. Instincts are biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior.
C) releasing behaviors
D) universal behaviors TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 31

Extrinsic motivation is defined as ________.

A) the pursuit of an activity for external reward Correct. Extrinsic motivation is the pursuit of an activity for external reward.
B) the pursuit of an activity for its own sake
C) the pursuit of an activity to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation Incorrect. Deprivation is an intrinsic state; thus, the motivation is coming from within.
D) the pursuit of an activity in order to increase one's competence and skills TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 32

Water.

A) Motivation
B) A drive Correct. A drive is a state of tension resulting from the deprivation of physical needs, such as those for food and water.
C) A value
D) Instinct Incorrect. An instinct is not a state of tension.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 33

Early in the twentieth century, William McDougal and others proposed that motivation was a result of ________.

A) instincts Correct. McDougal and others in the early twentieth century tried to tie human motivation to inborn instincts.
B) incentives
C) drives Incorrect. Drive theory did not show up until later in the 1900s.
D) emotions TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 34

The ________ theory of motivation suggests a connection between internal physiological states and outward behavior.

A) arousal
B) drive-reduction Correct. This approach suggests a connection between internal physiological states and outward behavior.
C) incentive Incorrect. Incentives are external and usually not physiological.
D) achievement TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 35

The pursuit of an activity for its own sake is propelled by ________.

A) the need for affiliation Incorrect. The need for affiliation is the need for friendly social interactions and relationships with others.
B) intrinsic motivation Correct. The pursuit of an activity for its own sake is propelled by intrinsic motivation.
C) biological drives
D) performance goals TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 36

Salmon swimming upstream to spawn are an example of ________.

A) incentives
B) motives Incorrect. Motives are specific causes of behavior and can be internal or external.
C) instinct Correct. Salmon are biologically determined to swim upstream, thus the behavior is an instinct.
D) needs TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 37

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity ________.

A) for external rewards Incorrect. Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity for its own sake and for internal rewards.
B) because the act itself is satisfying Correct. Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity for its own sake.
C) to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation
D) in order to be judged favorably by others TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 38

Which statement about motivation is TRUE?

A) Motivation directs behavior. Correct. Motivation does direct behavior.
B) We are always aware of motivational processes. Incorrect. Sometimes we are unaware of our motivations.
C) There is only one type of motivation.
D) Two people motivated by the same factor will satisfy that motive through similar means. TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 39

According to the text, the tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called ________.

A) stability
B) equilibrium Incorrect. Equilibrium is a similar concept, but the correct term in this case is homeostasis.
C) homeostasis Correct. Homeostasis is the tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning.
D) physiological balance TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 40

The state of tension created by biological needs is called a(n) ________.

A) emotion
B) impulse
C) drive Correct. The state of tension created by biological needs is called a drive.
D) instinct Incorrect. There is no tension involved in an instinct.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 41

Primary drives are caused by ________.

A) exceptions to the drive-reduction principle
B) learned behaviors Incorrect. Primary drives are basic biological needs, which are not learned.
C) needs within the body Correct. Primary drives are basic biological needs that an organism experiences from within the body.
D) needs outside the body TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 42

Drives that are learned through experience are called ________ drives.

A) primary Incorrect. Primary drives are physiologically-based and unlearned.
B) reflexive
C) acquired Correct. Acquired drives are those that are learned.
D) tertiary TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 43

Physiologically-based drives that are unlearned are called ________ drives.

A) primary Correct. Primary drives are physiologically based and unlearned.
B) reflexive
C) acquired Incorrect. Acquired drives are learned.
D) tertiary TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 44

What does the drive-reduction theory fail to explain?

A) actions people take to reduce tension created by needs Incorrect. The theory explains primary drives that involve needs of the body such as hunger and thirst.
B) assumes behavior arises from physiological needs
C) people eating when they're not hungry Correct. It does not explain actions people take when they do not want to reduce tension created by needs.
D) the tendency of the body to maintain a steady state TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 45

In the section "Three Types of Needs," which of the following was NOT discussed by David McClelland?

A) achievement Incorrect. Achievement was the first need discussed.
B) affiliation
C) power
D) sex Correct. This was not discussed in the objective "Three Types of Needs."
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 46

Primary drives are ________.

A) learned Incorrect. Primary drives are basic biological needs, which are unlearned.
B) unlearned Correct. Primary drives are basic biological needs, which are unlearned.
C) produced by external incentives
D) exceptions to the drive-reduction principle TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 47

Sydney said, "I don't care much about my grades as long as I'm the most popular girl in the class!" What need is this?

A) need for achievement Incorrect. Need for achievement is defined as a strong desire to succeed.
B) need for affiliation Correct. Need for affiliation is described as a need for friends and popularity.
C) need for power
D) need for sex TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 48

Which of the following activities is inconsistent with drive-reduction theory?

A) eating food that tastes bad
B) going swimming on a hot day
C) going rock climbing for recreation Correct. This behavior contradicts drive-reduction theory because there is no drive to be reduced if you are not hungry.
D) smoking pot to relax Incorrect. This behavior, though illegal, still is consistent with drive reduction because it reduces tension.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 49

The theory stating that behaviors are motivated by an organism's attempts to reduce tension from conditions such as hunger or thirst, and return the body to a state of balance, is called ________ theory.

A) drive-reduction Correct. Drive-reduction theory focuses on reducing tension.
B) homeostatic Incorrect. Homeostasis is the goal, not the name of the theory.
C) needs
D) disequilibrium TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 50

Some psychologists believe that an organism's behavior is motivated by the need to achieve a state of balance in which the body functions effectively-a state called ________ in the text.

A) counterbalance
B) acquiescence
C) propinquity Incorrect. Propinquity means similarity in nature.
D) homeostasis Correct. Homeostasis is a state of balance in the body.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 51

Drives serve to activate responses that are aimed at reducing the drive, thereby returning the body to a more normal state called ________.

A) stability
B) equilibrium Incorrect. Equilibrium is a similar concept, but the correct term in this case is homeostasis.
C) homeostasis Correct. Homeostasis is the tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning.
D) physiological balance TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 52

Which of the following behaviors is NOT an example of drive-reduction theory?

A) getting some food when you are hungry Incorrect. By getting food, you are relieving the drive of hunger.
B) going to sleep when you are tired
C) getting something to drink when you are thirsty
D) going jogging when you are bored Correct. By jogging out of boredom, you are not reducing a drive, because boredom is not a drive like hunger or thirst.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 53

Thirst, sexual desire, and hunger are examples of ________ drives.

A) primary Correct. Thirst, hunger, and sexual desire are basic biological needs and, thus, are considered primary drives.
B) reduction
C) secondary Incorrect. Thirst, hunger, and sexual desire are basic biological needs and, thus, are considered primary drives. Secondary drives are acquired.
D) internalized TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 54

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.

A) reciprocity
B) homeostatic Incorrect. Homeostasis is the goal, not the theory.
C) needs
D) drive-reduction Correct. Drive-reduction theory says that motivated behaviors result from an effort to reduce tension caused by bodily needs such as hunger or thirst.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 55

According to drive-reduction theory, what occurs each time a behavior results in drive reduction?

A) Tension is increased.
B) Stability is reduced.
C) Tension is reduced. Correct. Drive reduction predicts that behaviors reduce tension created by needs.
D) Drives are increased. Incorrect. Drive reduction predicts that behaviors reduce tension created by needs.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 56

Monica put all her time and energy into getting into the acting club because her main goal in life "was to be a famous star!" Monica's drive to be famous was a(n) ________ drive.

A) primary Incorrect. Primary drives are physiologically-based and unlearned, whereas wanting to be a star is an acquired drive.
B) reflexive
C) acquired Correct. Wanting to be a star is not physiologically-based and is learned; therefore, it is considered an acquired drive.
D) tertiary TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 57

The chief function of homeostasis is to ________.

A) prevent balance
B) maintain a steady state Correct. Homeostasis is designed to maintain the physiological balance in the human body.
C) regulate emotions Incorrect. Homeostasis cannot directly regulate emotions; in fact, many emotions disrupt our homeostasis.
D) control sexual urges TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 58

Homeostasis is most like which of the following?

A) a car
B) a thermometer Incorrect. Thermometers just measure the temperature of something.
C) a cooler
D) a thermostat Correct. Thermostats change to keep a room at a constant or steady temperature.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT an acquired drive?

A) a drive for great wealth Incorrect. The drive for wealth is not physiologically-based and is learned; therefore, it is considered an acquired drive.
B) a drive to be successful in school
C) a drive to eat when hungry Correct. Food is a basic physiological need; therefore, the drive to eat is a primary drive.
D) a drive for high levels of achievement TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 60

Drive-reduction theorists would say that getting a haircut to look attractive is a(n) ________ drive.

A) homeostatic
B) acquired Correct. Acquired drives are learned behaviors like wanting to be attractive.
C) primary Incorrect. Primary drives are internal, instinctive drives like hunger.
D) motive TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 61

The Yerkes-Dodson Law says ________.

A) performance is affected by levels of arousal Correct. The Yerkes-Dodson Law says there is a relationship between arousal and performance.
B) the more money you make, the better your job will be
C) nausea from bad food causes a reluctance to eat that food again
D) performance on tests is better in the morning Incorrect. There is no mention of arousal here, and the Yerkes-Dodson Law says arousal affects performance.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 62

Jack said, "I want to rule the world." What type of need is this?

A) need for achievement Incorrect. Need for achievement is defined as a strong desire to succeed.
B) need for affiliation
C) need for power Correct. The need for power requires the need to control others.
D) need for sex TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 63

Ethan is an award-winning swimmer. His desire to compete and win is part of his need for ________.

A) attention
B) affiliation Incorrect. The need for affiliation is not discussed in this chapter.
C) physical activity
D) achievement Correct. The need for achievement is the need to reach goals that require skilled performance or competence to be accomplished.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 64

Luc said, "I don't care what I do as long as I am in control!" What need is this?

A) need for achievement Incorrect. Need for achievement is defined as a strong desire to succeed.
B) need for affiliation
C) need for power Correct. The need for power focuses on having control over others.
D) need for sex TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 65

In arousal theory, people are said to have a(n) ________ level of tension.

A) ultimate
B) lower
C) optimal Correct. In arousal theory, people are said to have an optimal level of tension.
D) high Incorrect. In arousal theory, people are said to have an optimal level of tension.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 66

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 ________.

A) developmental motives Incorrect. This is not a definition defined by the book in this chapter.
B) exploratory motives
C) stimulus motives Correct. This would be the correct answer based on the example provided, which supports the definition.
D) cognitive motives TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 67

Donald believes all the teaching in the world will not change the fact that he is stupid and of below average intelligence. According to Dweck, what locus of control does Donald have?

A) internal locus of control Incorrect. These people see intelligence as changeable.
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control Correct. These people focus on things outside themselves and believe they are "helpless" to change their state.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 68

According to Carol Dweck, need for achievement is closely related to ________.

A) genetics Incorrect. There was no mention of genetics in her theory.
B) geography
C) luck
D) personality factors Correct. Dweck proposed that the need for achievement is closely linked to personality factors.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 69

Glenn believes he can learn from his mistakes and that study and perseverance will help him improve his intelligence. According to Dweck, what locus of control does Glenn have?

A) internal locus of control Correct. These people see themselves as having control over these qualities.
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control Incorrect. These people focus on things outside themselves and believe they are "helpless" to change their state.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 70

According to Carol Dweck, people with this type of control believe intelligence is changeable and can be shaped by experience.

A) internal locus of control Correct. These people see themselves as having control over these qualities.
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control Incorrect. These people focus on things outside themselves and believe they are "helpless" to change their state.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 71

Which of the following examples BEST represents the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

A) Bill has a bad test score because he did not study. Incorrect. While Bill's performance is poor, there is no mention of how arousal affected it; thus, the Yerkes-Dodson Law does not apply.
B) Dan plays his best games when they mean the most to the team and his arousal is moderately high. Correct. This example illustrates that Dan's performance was enhanced by arousal created by the importance of the game, which is predicted by the Yerkes-Dodson Law.
C) Mary buys a new car.
D) Toni watches TV all night. TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 72

A way to abbreviate need for power is ________.

A) nPow Correct. The abbreviation is need for POWer. It seems fairly clear if you read the book.
B) nAch Incorrect. This is need for achievement.
C) nEEP
D) nAff TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 73

Which of the following statements would best be associated with Carol Dweck?

A) Looking smart is better than being smart. Incorrect. Dweck believed the learning process is more important than looking smart.
B) Failure is a good way to learn. Correct. Dweck believed that successful people learn from their mistakes.
C) Never fail, no matter what.
D) The best way to succeed is to always have the right answer. TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 74

NAch is an abbreviation for ________.

A) no achievement Incorrect. This term was not used in the text.
B) need for achievement Correct. This unique term was used by McClelland to designate the concept of need for achievement.
C) no challenge
D) need for change TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 75

Need for achievement is also referred to as ________.

A) Ach Incorrect. The term includes an n before Ach.
B) NFA
C) nAch Correct. Need for achievement is also referred to as nAch.
D) neech TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 76

According to Dweck, the BEST parenting advice one can give to help children succeed is ________.

A) praise the good behavior and punish the bad Incorrect. Praise and punishment alone will do very little to encourage successful behavior.
B) praise the good but say nothing about the bad behavior
C) constructively criticize and link with praise for effort Correct. Dweck believes this is the best formula for successful behavior.
D) criticize bad behavior and minimally praise good behavior TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 77

A stimulus motive is ________.

A) unlearned Correct. A stimulus motive is unlearned.
B) learned Incorrect. A stimulus motive is unlearned.
C) acquired
D) based on behavior TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 78

The need for ________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

A) achievement Correct. The need for achievement involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.
B) power
C) motivation Incorrect. The need for achievement involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.
D) emotion TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 79

Which of the following is correct for people who are high in the need for achievement?

A) They look for careers that pay a lot of money.
B) They look for careers and hobbies that allow others to evaluate them. Correct. High achievers need feedback.
C) They look for careers that require little education.
D) They look for careers that will make them famous. Incorrect. High achievers do not require fame.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation

Question 80

According to Carol Dweck, this type of person believes that intelligence is fixed, unchanging, and independent.

A) internal locus of control Incorrect. These people see intelligence as changeable.
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control Correct. These people focus on things outside themselves and believe they are "helpless" to change their state.
TOPIC: Approaches to Understanding Motivation