Question 1

Juan feels that his life is meaningful.This means that he believes that his life has all of the following EXCEPT

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Well-being refers to a person's physical and emotional health, but it is not necessarily linked to their sense of meaningfulness in life. The other options, purpose, significance, and coherence, are all aspects of meaning in life.

Question 2

According to Maslow,our need for ________ must be met before we can be preoccupied with satisfying our need for ________.

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According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, our basic physiological needs (including food) must be met before we focus on higher-level needs such as safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Adequate clothing can fall under the safety category, which would also need to be met before we focus on self-esteem needs.

Question 3

Madison,who is an accountant,has been complemented by her supervisor for her good work.As a result,Madison feels a sense of achievement and competence.According to Maslow,Madison is motivated by

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggests that once basic physiological and safety needs are met, individuals are motivated by a need for belongingness, self-esteem, and self-actualization. Madison's feeling of achievement and competence indicate a need for self-esteem. Therefore, the best choice is B - self-esteem needs.

Question 4

Carmen has plenty of food and lives in a nice house.Now,she feels she needs to find a soulmate,or even a close friend or two,with whom she can share her life.According to Maslow,she is now motivated by

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Belongingness and love needs refer to the desire for social connections, companionship, and close relationships. As Carmen has already met her physiological, safety, and esteem needs (having food and a nice house), she is now motivated to fulfill her need for belongingness and love by seeking out a soulmate or close friends.

Question 5

In poorer nations,well-being is especially likely to be influenced by satisfaction with one's ________.In wealthier countries,well-being is especially likely to be influenced by satisfaction with one's ________.

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In poorer nations, where financial resources are limited, satisfaction with one's financial circumstances is likely to have a greater impact on overall well-being. In wealthier countries where financial resources are more abundant, social connections tend to play a larger role in determining well-being.

Question 6

On the basis of Maslow's hierarchy of needs,one would be LEAST likely to predict that a

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs states that people's basic physiological needs must be met, followed by safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, and finally, self-actualization needs. The choice to die rather than betray one's country would fall under the self-actualization category which is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy. This means that the person has already fulfilled all their physiological, safety, love and belonging, and esteem needs. Therefore, it is the least likely choice predicted by Maslow's theory.

Question 7

Those early ancestors who formed social bonds were

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Question 8

Michelle's self-esteem has increased as she strives for competence,relatedness,and autonomy.Which theory could explain this?

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The theory of self-determination suggests that a person's motivation and self-esteem are enhanced when they feel competent, connected to others, and have autonomy. As Michelle strives for competence, relatedness, and autonomy, her self-esteem has increased which is aligned with the principles of self-determination theory.

Question 9

A central human motivation is people's need to

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Question 10

Tonya,who is a psychology graduate student,asked freshmen in an introductory psychology class,"What is necessary for you to be happy?" The students are most likely to attribute happiness to

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Research in psychology consistently shows that close, satisfying relationships are a major factor contributing to happiness. This is supported by numerous studies indicating that social connections and quality relationships are key to emotional well-being.

Question 11

Our need to belong is also referred to as the need for

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The need to belong is often referred to as the need for affiliation, which is the desire to establish and maintain close relationships with others. Autonomy refers to the need for independence and control, competence refers to the need to feel capable and effective, and ostracism refers to the experience of being excluded or rejected from a group.

Question 12

Which theory states that we feel motivated to satisfy our needs for competence,autonomy,and relatedness?

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The theory that states we are motivated to satisfy our needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness is the self-determination theory. This theory emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation and the need to feel autonomous, competent, and connected to others.

Question 13

Alana worked hard to make enough money to support herself and afford an apartment in a safe neighborhood.She feels confident and really good about her accomplishments.Recently,she has entered a committed relationship.According to Maslow,Alana is moving through

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory of motivation that suggests that individuals have a set of basic needs that must be met before they can move on to higher-level needs. Alana's progression from meeting her basic survival needs to now being in a committed relationship indicates that she is moving through the hierarchy of needs.

Question 14

Professor Sing is taking a sabbatical this semester and will stay in a Buddhist monastery to try to find meaning in his life and strive for purpose beyond the self.According to Maslow,Professor Sing is motivated to seek

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs states that once lower levels of needs (such as physiological, safety, belongingness, and self-esteem) are met, individuals can strive for higher-level needs, such as self-actualization and self-transcendence. Self-actualization involves fulfilling one's potential and becoming the best version of oneself, whereas self-transcendence involves seeking meaning and purpose beyond oneself, such as through spirituality or service to others. Professor Sing's decision to stay in a Buddhist monastery to find meaning and purpose beyond himself aligns with the concept of self-transcendence.

Question 15

Evolutionary psychologists would be most likely to agree with the positioning of which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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Evolutionary psychologists believe that basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and safety are the most fundamental and essential needs for human survival and therefore would prioritize them at the base of Maslow's hierarchy.

Question 16

Financial satisfaction is more strongly predictive of well-being in poor nations than in wealthy ones.This fact would most clearly be anticipated by

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The hierarchy of needs theory proposed by Abraham Maslow suggests that basic physiological and safety needs are more critical in poorer countries, while self-actualization needs become more important in wealthier countries. Financial satisfaction would fall under the physiological and safety needs category, which is more important for individuals in poorer nations. Therefore, financial satisfaction would be a stronger predictor of well-being in poorer countries, in line with the hierarchy of needs theory.

Question 17

Maslow referred to the needs for purpose and meaning that lie beyond the self as

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Maslow referred to the needs for purpose and meaning beyond the self as self-transcendence needs. These are the highest level of human needs, above self-actualization, and involve a desire to connect with something greater than oneself, such as a higher power, nature, or humanity as a whole.

Question 18

Which of the following is the best predictor of happiness for most people?

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Studies consistently show that close, positive relationships are the strongest predictor of happiness for most people. Money, a high GPA, and small classes may all contribute to a person's overall well-being, but they are not as consistent of predictors of happiness as close relationships.

Question 19

Nikita comes from Nicaragua,a country with a relatively low average income.Francoise lives in Switzerland,where the standard of living is fairly high.Nikita's well-being is especially likely to be influenced by satisfaction with her ________.Francoise's well-being is especially likely to be influenced by satisfaction with her ________.

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Nikita's well-being is likely to be influenced by satisfaction with her financial circumstances due to the low average income in Nicaragua. On the other hand, Francoise's well-being is likely to be influenced by satisfaction with her social connections as Switzerland has a high standard of living.

Question 20

Monica is motivated to reach her unique potential in both her personal and professional life.According to Maslow,Monica is motivated by

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Self-actualization needs are the highest level of needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. These needs are related to personal growth, achieving one's full potential and realizing one's unique talents and abilities. Monica's motivation to reach her unique potential in both her personal and professional life indicates that she is driven by self-actualization needs.

Quiz 10: Motivation and Emotion