Question 1

Plain water is most satisfying when a person has which type of thirst?

Accepted Answer

Intracellular thirst occurs when the fluid inside cells is reduced, often due to high salt intake or dehydration, and plain water is most effective in rehydrating the cells.

Question 2

When does intracellular thirst occur?

Accepted Answer

Intracellular thirst occurs when a salty meal is eaten because the high salt concentration outside cells draws water out of the cells, leading to cellular dehydration.

Question 3

What do we call the period when female animals are sexually receptive?

Accepted Answer

Estrus is the period when female animals are sexually receptive.

Question 4

Which of the following is unusual regarding the sex drive?

Accepted Answer

Sex drive arousal and reduction are both desired.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct order of human sexual response?

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the human sexual response cycle is excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. This model was proposed by Masters and Johnson.

Question 6

Which term refers to whether we are attracted to people of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes?

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to an individual's enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction to others.

Question 7

What do we call the unspoken mental plans that guide our sexual behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Sexual scripts are the unspoken mental plans that guide our sexual behavior, outlining expected actions and responses in sexual situations.

Question 8

Although George and Esther are sexually involved, lately George has become sexually involved with another man. Which sexual preference does George have?

Accepted Answer

George is sexually involved with both a woman (Esther) and a man, indicating he is attracted to more than one gender, which is characteristic of being bisexual.

Question 9

If Karl has a preference for his own sex, which of the following is he?

Accepted Answer

Karl is homosexual if he has a preference for his own sex.

Question 10

While taking an exam, Phyllis got up and shut the door because she was bothered by the noisy students in the hall. Which theory best explains Phyllis's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Arousal theory suggests that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal. Phyllis's action to shut the door indicates she was trying to reduce the noise to maintain her optimal level of focus and arousal during the exam.

Question 11

Jordan plays video games every day. After a month of continuous play, Jordan starts to find the games boring. Which theory of motivation is his behaviour consistent with?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jordan plays video games every day. After...

Question 12

Which of the following theories suggests that performance on tasks is best when arousal level is appropriate to the difficulty of the task?

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson law posits that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, which varies depending on the complexity of the task. For simple tasks, higher arousal levels can enhance performance, while for complex tasks, lower arousal levels are more beneficial.

Question 13

The Yerkes-Dodson law is a part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson law is part of the arousal theory of motivation, which suggests that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and performance can decline if arousal is too low or too high.

Question 14

The inverted U function describes the relationship between which concepts?

Accepted Answer

The inverted U function, also known as the Yerkes-Dodson Law, describes the relationship between arousal and performance, suggesting that performance increases with arousal to an optimal point, after which it declines.

Question 15

Elaine stayed up all night studying, and when her roommate quizzed her she could answer all the questions. But when she took the test she was extremely tired and performed poorly. How might her problem be explained?

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson law suggests that performance is optimal at a moderate level of arousal. Elaine's extreme tiredness likely led to low arousal, impairing her test performance.

Question 16

Which of the following applies to arousal theory?

Accepted Answer

Arousal theory suggests that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and it varies depending on the task. Too little or too much arousal can negatively affect performance.

Question 17

Which of the following is something that students can use to reduce test anxiety?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is something that...

Question 18

What is the best antidote for test anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Preparation is the best antidote for test anxiety as it builds confidence and reduces uncertainty.

Question 19

Ted bought a computer program on the fundamentals of meditation and practises every day because he is highly motivated to become a world-class golfer. Ted's behaviour and goal reflect a high level of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Ted's behavior and goal reflect a high level of achievement motivation, as he is driven to improve his skills and reach a high level of success in golf.

Question 20

What do we call the desire to meet internalized standards of excellence?

Accepted Answer

The desire to meet internalized standards of excellence is referred to as the "need for achievement."

Quiz 9: Motivation and Emotion