18 questions
Sara runs into an old middle school friend at Harrison's and immediately begins to smile. It had been so long since she had seen her friend and soon a wave of joy overwhelms her. This is an example of...
Schacter-Singer Theory
James-Lange Theory
Canon-Bard Theory
Facial Feedback Theory
A parent's statement to their child, "We want you to get A's like the neighbor's son" will lead to __________.
compliance
intrinsic motivation
extrinsic motivation
obedience
Which of the following statements about the polygraph test is true?
The polygraph shows error rates up to 50%
The polygraph can detect subtle physiological differences between arousal due to anxiety vs. excitement.
A person can "beat" a polygraph.
Newer forms of lie detection methods do not have shortcomings like the polygraph.
It is characteristic of robins to build nests. This is an example of:
homeostasis
drive
need
instinct
Homeostasis, which is the goal of drive reduction, is defined as:
a desire to perform behavior in return for rewards.
a rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of entire species.
an aroused or activated state that is often triggered by physiological need.
the body's tendency to maintain a constant/balanced internal state.
Professor Sanford explains that the need for physical safety must be met before city dwellers will be motivated to form close friendships with fellow citizens. Professor Sanford is providing an example of:
set points
a hierarchy of needs
homeostasis
erotic plasticity
Proposed a hierarchy of needs that suggests a strive toward self-actualization when other needs are met.
Alfred Kinsey
Masters & Johnson
Abraham Maslow
Paul Ekman
Theory of emotion that suggests physical arousal and emotional experience arise simultaneously.
Yerkes-Dodson
James-Lange
Cannon-Bard
Two-Factor
Theory of motivation that suggests our behaviors are influenced by attraction to or repulsion from the positive or negative qualities of external stimuli.
Instincts
Drive-Reduction
Incentives
Evolutionary
For a person with extreme thirst, drinking water serves to reduce
homeostasis
arousal
drive
set point
The smell of chocolate chip cookies draws you into the kitchen to eat some. Which theory best explains your motivation?
Incentive
Drive Reduction
Optimum Arousal
Instinct
What psychologist is known for the creation of the drive-reduction theory?
Sigmund Freud
Clark Hull
David Watson
Matt Reynolds
Drive-reduction theory defines hunger, pain, and thirst as
Primary Drives
Instincts
Secondary Drives
Acquired Motives
Performance goals are to ______ rewards as learning goals are to _____ rewards.
intrinsic; extrinsic
satisfaction with self; prestige
extrinsic; intrinsic
none of these
According to Maslow (humanist), our need for
love must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for food.
adequate clothing must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for self-esteem.
self-actualization must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for friendship.
political freedom must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for economic security.
"Lie detector test" that measures SNS activity. Wrong 33% of the time.
Guilty Knowledge Test
Polygraph
Type A - Type B Indicator
Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale
Ten-year-old Vito tells his friend, "When you notice that your knees knock, your hands sweat, and your stomach is in knots, then you really get scared." This statement best illustrates the:
Cannon-Bard Theory
James-Lange Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Adaptation-Level Principle
The polygraph measures the changes in ________ that accompany emotion.
blood sugar level
hormone secretions
pupil dilation
heart rate