Question 1

List three types of needs according to David McClelland.

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Question 2

Briefly describe the James-Lange theory of emotion.

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Question 3

According to the Cannon-Bard theory, subcortical brain activity sends signals to arouse the body and signal emotion at the same time.

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According to the Cannon-Bard theory, emotional and bodily responses occur simultaneously and independently, with subcortical brain activity causing both.

Question 4

List and briefly discuss the three elements of emotion.

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Question 5

Use Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to discuss responses to disasters such as hurricanes in Florida or the tsunami in Southeast Asia.

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Question 6

According to the drive-reduction theory, what are drives and needs?

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Question 7

Explain the concepts of motivation and, more specifically, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Please provide detailed examples of these concepts from your everyday life.

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Question 8

How do people become high achievers according to Dweck? Be sure to include information about the terms self and locus of control (internal and external), and provide at least two examples of her research supporting these ideas.

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Question 9

What is the facial feedback hypothesis?

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Question 10

What is self-actualization, and how is it related to having a peak experience?

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Question 11

Arousal and context are two terms that are associated with Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion.

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Schachter and Singer's theory of emotion proposes that emotions are determined by both physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal in a particular context.

Question 12

Explain the concept of the drive-reduction theory. Be sure to include information about a need, drive, primary drives, acquired (secondary) drives, and homeostasis.

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Question 13

Discuss the relationship between one's BMR and the likelihood of becoming obese.

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Question 14

Explain the instinct approach to motivation.

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Question 15

Explain Dweck's concept of locus of control.

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Question 16

What is a sensation seeker?

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Question 17

What is the self-determination theory of motivation?

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Question 18

Describe an incentive approach to motivation.

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Question 19

McClelland states that there are three types of needs: need for achievement, need for affiliation, and need for power. Explain McClelland's research in these areas, and provide detailed real-life examples to support your explanation.

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Question 20

Describe the action of insulin and glucagon on hunger.

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Quiz 9: Motivation and Emotion