Question 1

An incentive is a

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A)   rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of an entire species.
B)   state of deprivation that triggers arousal.
C)   positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior.
D)   state of arousal triggered by deprivation.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following refers to a physiological state that usually triggers a state of motivational arousal?

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A)   need
B)   homeostasis
C)   drive
D)   incentiveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors?

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A)   drive-reduction theory
B)   instinct theory
C)   hierarchy of needs theory
D)   arousal theoryE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Professor Jenkins tells his class that "self-esteem matters most in individualist cultures" and that "people have starved themselves for certain causes." Professor Jenkins' statements provide examples of criticisms of which theory of motivation?

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A)   arousal theory
B)   the Yerkes-Dodson law
C)   Maslow's hierarchy of needs
D)   instinct theoryE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is most clearly NOT an example of an incentive?

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A)   social disapproval
B)   a pornographic movie
C)   a low blood glucose level
D)   the smell of rotten eggsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Contemporary psychologists are most likely to consider ________ to be a human instinct.

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A)   infant sucking
B)   athletic skill
C)   religious ritual
D)   learned behaviorsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Professor Sanford explains that the need for physical safety must be met before city dwellers will be motivated to form close friendships with neighbors.Professor Sanford is providing an example of

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A)   incentives.
B)   a hierarchy of needs.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   drives.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Mr.Porter believes that aggression is an unlearned behavior characteristic of all children.He obviously believes that aggression is a(n)

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A)   incentive.
B)   homeostatic mechanism.
C)   instinct.
D)   drive.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Randy is a bold person who enjoys stimulating and risky activities.His latest activity involved skydiving off mountainous cliffs.Randy is likely

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A)   a sensation-seeker.
B)   self-transcendent.
C)   an incentive seeker.
D)   self-actualized.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The desire to avoid boredom is to ________ theory as the desire to drink when thirsty is to ________ theory.

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A)   arousal;drive-reduction
B)   drive-reduction;arousal
C)   humanistic;incentive
D)   incentive;humanisticE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Allison is a newborn infant who,when held,roots for the breast or bottle.How would Dr.Jones,who is an evolutionary psychologist,explain her behavior?

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A)   Allison has learned that if she roots for the breast or bottle,an adult caregiver will feed her.
B)   Allison's behavior is really not rooting.
C)   Allison has a genetic instinct for rooting that aids her ability to survive.
D)   Allison has been imprinted to root for a breast or bottle.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

"Oh,man,that was awesome! Let's do it again!" Amelia said after skydiving.Which category of motivational theories would best explain Amelia's behavior?

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A)   arousal theory
B)   incentive theory
C)   drive-reduction theory
D)   instinct theoryE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that people are unlikely to be motivated to obtain ________ if they are deprived of ________.

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A)   sexual gratification;self-esteem
B)   good grades in school;love and safety
C)   food and shelter;political freedom
D)   friendship and love;religious fulfillmentE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for understanding the aversive effects of

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A)   homeostasis.
B)   instincts.
C)   hunger.
D)   boredom.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The need or desire that energizes and directs behavior is the definition of

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A)   motivation.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   an emotion.
D)   a set point.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for explaining an infant's urge to

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A)   cry.
B)   sleep.
C)   eat.
D)   explore.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state is known as

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A)   an incentive.
B)   an instinct.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   arousal.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Internal push is to external pull as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   incentive;need
B)   instinct;need
C)   need;drive
D)   need;incentiveE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Manny is a goalie for his college soccer team.The day of his team's first match Manny was so anxious about his upcoming performance that he could not eat breakfast or lunch.His performance was indeed very poor,so much so that he had to be replaced at half-time.Which of the following theories would have best predicted Manny's performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   drive-reduction
B)   homeostasis
C)   the Yerkes-Dodson law
D)   self-actualizationE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Drive is to ________ as incentive is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   "push";"pull"
B)   instinct;"push"
C)   "pull";"push"
D)   motivation;instinctE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Professor Jenkins tells his class that "self-esteem matters most in individualist cultures" and that "people have starved themselves for certain causes." Professor Jenkins' statements provide examples of criticisms of which theory of motivation?

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Drive is to as incentive is to .

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The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for explaining an infant's urge to

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Contemporary psychologists are most likely to consider ________ to be a human instinct.

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The body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state is known as

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The desire to avoid boredom is to theory as the desire to drink when thirsty is to theory.

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Internal push is to external pull as is to .

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The arousal theory of motivation would be most useful for understanding the aversive effects of

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Randy is a bold person who enjoys stimulating and risky activities.His latest activity involved skydiving off mountainous cliffs.Randy is likely

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The need or desire that energizes and directs behavior is the definition of

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Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors?

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Which of the following refers to a physiological state that usually triggers a state of motivational arousal?

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Allison is a newborn infant who,when held,roots for the breast or bottle.How would Dr.Jones,who is an evolutionary psychologist,explain her behavior?

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that people are unlikely to be motivated to obtain if they are deprived of .

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"Oh,man,that was awesome! Let's do it again!" Amelia said after skydiving.Which category of motivational theories would best explain Amelia's behavior?

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Mr.Porter believes that aggression is an unlearned behavior characteristic of all children.He obviously believes that aggression is a(n)

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An incentive is a

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Professor Sanford explains that the need for physical safety must be met before city dwellers will be motivated to form close friendships with neighbors.Professor Sanford is providing an example of

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Which of the following is most clearly NOT an example of an incentive?

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Contemporary psychologists are most likely to consider ________ to be a human instinct.

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The desire to avoid boredom is to ________ theory as the desire to drink when thirsty is to ________ theory.

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Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors?

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