Question 1

Primary drives are caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

Primary drives are innate biological needs that result from internal stimuli within the body, such as hunger or thirst.

Question 2

Drives that are learned through experience are called ________ drives.

Accepted Answer

Acquired drives are learned through experience and are usually specific to an individual or their environment. Primary drives, on the other hand, are innate and relate to survival needs such as hunger and thirst. Reflexive drives refer to automatic responses to stimuli, while tertiary drives are typically higher-level drives that are learned through socialization or cultural norms.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a secondary drive?

Accepted Answer

Secondary drives are learned drives that are not based on physiological states or needs. The drive to eat when hungry is a primary drive because it is based on a physiological need.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

David McClelland discussed three types of needs: achievement, affiliation, and power. He did not discuss the need for sex.

Question 5

Homeostasis is most like which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is a regulatory process that maintains a stable internal environment in living organisms, much like how a thermostat regulates the temperature in a room. Choices A, B, and C may have some similar functions, but they do not accurately reflect the complexity and self-regulatory nature of homeostasis.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Drive-reduction theory posits that behavior is motivated by the need to reduce internal drives, such as hunger. Eating when not hungry does not align with this theory, as there is no drive to reduce.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

Sydney's statement reflects a desire for social acceptance and popularity, which aligns with the need for affiliation. This need emphasizes the importance of relationships and being part of a group.

Question 8

Primary drives are ________.

Accepted Answer

Primary drives are unlearned and arise from basic biological needs or states, such as hunger and thirst, that must be satisfied in order to maintain homeostasis.

Question 9

Drives that are learned through experience are called ________ drives.

Accepted Answer

Secondary drives are learned through experience and can be influenced by cultural and societal factors. Primary drives are innate and reflexive drives are not learned but rather automatic responses to stimuli. Tertiary drives are not a recognized classification of drives.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Drive-reduction theory suggests that individuals are motivated to satisfy their physiological needs, such as hunger, thirst, or fatigue. Going jogging when bored is not directly related to the reduction of any physiological need, and therefore is not an example of drive-reduction theory.

Question 11

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.

Accepted Answer

The psychologist's focus on reducing tension caused by bodily needs aligns with the theory of drive-reduction, which posits that motivated behaviors (drives) are aimed at satisfying physiological needs and reducing physiological tension (drives).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Drive-reduction theory distinguishes between primary drives, which are innate (such as hunger and thirst), and acquired (or secondary) drives, which are learned through experience. Getting a haircut to look attractive is not a primary, biological need but rather a learned behavior aimed at achieving a certain social or personal goal, making it an acquired drive.

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

The theory described in the question is drive-reduction theory. It posits that an organism's behavior is motivated by drives or internal states created by physiological imbalances such as hunger or thirst. The goal is to reduce or eliminate these drives, creating a state of homeostasis or balance in the body.

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

Monica's drive to be famous is an acquired drive, which means it is learned or developed over time, rather than being innate or biologically based like primary drives (e.g., hunger, thirst).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body. Drives are states of tension or arousal that disrupt this balance and activate responses aimed at reducing the drive and restoring homeostasis.

Question 16

The chief function of homeostasis is to ________.

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body. Its chief function is to maintain a steady state in the body to keep it functioning properly.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

According to drive-reduction theory, a behavior that results in drive reduction leads to the reduction of tension.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Primary drives are physiological needs that are unlearned, such as hunger, thirst, and sex drive. Reflexive drives refer to automatic responses to stimuli, while acquired drives (also known as secondary drives) are learned and developed through experience. Tertiary drives are not a recognized category of drives.

Question 19

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

The concept of achieving a state of balance in which the body functions effectively is known as homeostasis. Choices A, B, and C are unrelated concepts in psychology.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Thirst, sexual desire, and hunger are primary drives which are basic biological needs required for survival. Secondary drives are learned or acquired through experience and do not pertain to immediate biological needs. Reduction refers to the drive theory which suggests that motivation arises from the need to reduce internal tension caused by unmet needs. Internalized drives are related to values, beliefs, and goals that are personally meaningful to an individual.

Quiz 9: Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

Primary drives are caused by ________.

Drives that are learned through experience are called ________ drives.

Which of the following is NOT a secondary drive?

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

Homeostasis is most like which of the following?

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

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?

Primary drives are ________.

Drives that are learned through experience are called ________ drives.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The chief function of homeostasis is to ________.

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

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

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 ________.

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