Question 1

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) eating when you are not hungry
D) smoking pot to relax

Accepted Answer

Drive-reduction theory proposes that we are motivated to reduce physiological imbalances, such as hunger or thirst. Therefore, eating when we are not hungry goes against this theory as there is no physiological need to be fulfilled. Choices A and B both align with drive-reduction theory as they aim to satisfy physiological needs, whereas choice D is not related to physiological needs or imbalances.

Question 2

Homeostasis is most like which of the following?
A) a car
B) a thermometer
C) a cooler
D) a thermostat

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is like a thermostat as it maintains a stable internal environment by detecting changes and making appropriate adjustments, similar to a thermostat adjusting the temperature of a room.

Question 3

According to drive theory of motivation, what occurs each time a behavior results in drive reduction?
A) Tension is increased.
B) Stability is reduced.
C) Tension is reduced.
D) Drives are increased.

Accepted Answer

According to drive theory of motivation, the goal of behavior is to reduce physiological arousal and tension caused by unmet needs. Each time a behavior results in drive reduction, the tension is reduced.

Question 4

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called _______________.
A) stability
B) equilibrium
C) homeostasis
D) physiological balance

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment, despite changes in the external environment or internal conditions. This process involves multiple physiological systems working together to regulate variables such as body temperature, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Homeostasis is essential for normal bodily function and the maintenance of health.

Question 5

The idea that we function best with moderate levels of arousal is called ________.
A) Homeostasis theory
B) Control theory
C) Yerkes-Dodson law
D) Cattell-Allport theory

Accepted Answer

The concept of the optimum level of arousal is known as the Yerkes-Dodson law. It suggests that an optimal level of arousal exists for a given task, and that performance will be best when that level of arousal is achieved. Too little or too much arousal can negatively impact performance.

Question 6

Which of the following factors is most likely to have an effect on predictions made by the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
A) task instructions
B) gender of person doing the task
C) age of person doing the task
D) difficulty of task

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point. When arousal becomes too high, performance decreases. The difficulty of the task is most likely to have an effect on predictions made by this law, as more difficult tasks may require less physiological or mental arousal to reach optimal performance, while easier tasks may require more arousal to achieve optimal performance. Task instructions, gender, and age may also potentially affect performance, but are not specific to the Yerkes-Dodson Law.

Question 7

Lester has high test anxiety, which tends to affect his test performance even though he studies a lot. According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, which of the following activities will help Lester improve his performance?
A) Study harder.
B) Use relaxation exercises before each test.
C) Study less since his performance won't be that good anyway.
D) Get a tutor.

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson Law suggests that there is an optimal level of arousal for optimal performance. For individuals like Lester who experience high levels of anxiety, their arousal level may be too high and negatively affect their performance. The use of relaxation exercises may help to reduce anxiety and bring arousal levels closer to the optimal range, leading to improved performance. Studying harder or getting a tutor may not necessarily address the underlying issue of test anxiety, and studying less would not lead to better performance.

Question 8

Things that attract or lure people to action are ______________.
A) instincts
B) incentives
C) stimuli
D) bait

Accepted Answer

Incentives are rewards or benefits that motivate people to take action. Instincts refer to innate or natural tendencies, stimuli are external cues that prompt a response, and bait implies a deceptive or manipulative means of attracting someone.

Question 9

__________ is a state of tension resulting from the deprivation of physical needs, such as those for food and water.
A) Motivation
B) A drive
C) A value
D) Instinct

Accepted Answer

A drive is a state of tension resulting from the deprivation of physical needs, such as those for food and water. Motivation refers to the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. A value is a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. Instinct refers to an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in response to a certain stimulus.

Question 10

The Yerkes-Dodson Law says _________________.
A) performance is affected by levels of physical arousal
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

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that there is an optimal level of arousal for performance and that performance declines with both low and high levels of arousal. Therefore, performance is affected by levels of physical arousal.

Question 11

Which of the following examples best represents the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
A) Bill has a bad test score because he did not study.
B) Dan plays his best games when they mean the most to the team and his arousal is moderately high.
C) Mary buys a new car.
D) Toni watches TV all night.

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that performance increases with physiological arousal, but only up to a certain point. If arousal levels become too high, performance will decrease. In this scenario, Dan performs his best when his arousal level is in the moderate range, which aligns with the Yerkes-Dodson Law. The other answer choices do not relate to the law.

Question 12

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
C) homeostasis
D) physiological balance

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the term used to describe the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment. Drives signal a disturbance to this balance and elicit responses to counteract it, with the aim of returning the body to a state of homeostasis.

Question 13

Which of the following behaviors is not an example of drive theory?
A) getting some food when you are hungry
B) going to sleep when you are tired
C) getting something to drink when you are thirsty
D) going jogging when you are bored

Accepted Answer

Drive theory proposes that behavior is motivated by internal physiological needs or drives, such as hunger, thirst, and sleep. The behavior described in option D, going jogging when bored, does not fit this theory as there is no physiological need or drive motivating the behavior.

Question 14

A stimulus that draws us toward a particular goal in hope of receiving some sort of reward is called a(n) ____________.
A) incentive.
B) intrinsic trigger.
C) neutral stimulus.
D) drive.

Accepted Answer

An incentive is a stimulus that draws us toward a particular goal in hope of receiving some sort of reward. It can be a positive or negative reward that influences behavior. Intrinsic trigger is not a proper term used in psychology. Neutral stimulus is a stimuli that does not produce any response until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus; drive is an internal state of tension or arousal that motivates behavior to reduce the tension.

Question 15

The ____________ theory of motivation suggests a connection between internal physical states and outward behavior.
A) arousal
B) drive
C) incentive
D) achievement

Accepted Answer

The drive theory of motivation posits that individuals are motivated to take certain actions in order to reduce the internal tension caused by unmet needs, such as hunger or thirst, thereby connecting internal physical states to outward behavior.

Question 16

The chief function of homeostasis is to ________.
A) prevent balance
B) maintain a steady state
C) regulate emotions
D) control sexual urges

Accepted Answer

The chief function of homeostasis is to maintain a steady state, which means keeping the internal environment of the body within a specific range of conditions necessary for optimal function. This can include things like maintaining a consistent body temperature, pH balance, and nutrient levels. preventing balance, regulating emotions, and controlling sexual urges are not primary functions of homeostasis.

Question 17

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
B) homeostatic
C) needs
D) disequilibrium

Accepted Answer

Drive theory suggests that physiological needs create an aroused tension state (a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need, thereby reducing the tension and returning the body to homeostasis.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The concept described in the question is called homeostasis. Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within an organism, which is achieved through various physiological processes that work together to keep the organism's internal conditions within a narrow range. This stable state of balance allows the organism to function effectively and adapt to changes in the environment.

Question 19

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
C) needs
D) drive

Accepted Answer

The psychologist's philosophy most closely matches drive theory, which posits that motivated behavior arises from drives that result from physiological needs, aiming to reduce tension and restore homeostasis.

Question 20

Although Kim just ate a huge meal and feels "stuffed," the idea of a chocolate sundae is too good to pass up, so she orders one. Which motivational term explains the appeal of the sundae?
A) incentive
B) instinctive
C) drive reduction
D) cognitive dissonance

Accepted Answer

The appeal of the chocolate sundae in this scenario is based on the incentive motivation, as it is a desirable reward or outcome that Kim is motivated to obtain despite feeling "stuffed" from her previous meal.

Quiz 7: Emotion and Motivation: Feeling and Striving

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

Homeostasis is most like which of the following?

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

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called _______________.

The idea that we function best with moderate levels of arousal is called ________.

Which of the following factors is most likely to have an effect on predictions made by the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

Lester has high test anxiety, which tends to affect his test performance even though he studies a lot. According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, which of the following activities will help Lester improve his performance?

Things that attract or lure people to action are ______________.

__________ is a state of tension resulting from the deprivation of physical needs, such as those for food and water.

The Yerkes-Dodson Law says _________________.

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

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

Which of the following behaviors is not an example of drive theory?

A stimulus that draws us toward a particular goal in hope of receiving some sort of reward is called a(n) ____________.

The ____________ theory of motivation suggests a connection between internal physical states and outward behavior.

The chief function of homeostasis is to ________.

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.

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 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.

Although Kim just ate a huge meal and feels "stuffed," the idea of a chocolate sundae is too good to pass up, so she orders one. Which motivational term explains the appeal of the sundae?