Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Incentives are specific reasons or rewards that motivate people to take action. Instincts are innate behaviors that are automatic and not necessarily influenced by external factors. Stimuli are any kind of input that affects the senses, but may not necessarily lead to action. Bait is typically associated with luring animals or fish, not necessarily people.

Question 2

Javier says, "I want to rule the world." What type of need is he demonstrating?
A) need for achievement
B) need for affiliation
C) need for power
D) need for sex

Accepted Answer

Javier's statement indicates a need for power, as he desires to have control and influence over others on a global scale. This desire for power is a common manifestation of a need for dominance or control, which falls under the broader category of the need for power.

Question 3

Antoine is an award-winning swimmer. His desire to compete and win is part of his need for __________.
A) attention
B) affiliation
C) physical activity
D) achievement

Accepted Answer

Antoine's desire to compete and win suggests that he has a need for achievement, which is the desire to accomplish goals, excel, and succeed.

Question 4

Need for achievement is also referred to as __________.
A) Ach
B) NFA
C) nAch
D) neech

Accepted Answer

Need for achievement is commonly abbreviated as nAch in research and academic contexts.

Question 5

According to Dweck, what is the BEST parenting strategy one can use to help children succeed?
A) praise good behavior and punish bad behavior
B) praise good behavior but say nothing about bad behavior
C) constructively criticize and link it with praise for effort
D) criticize bad behavior and minimally praise good behavior

Accepted Answer

According to Dweck, the best parenting strategy to help children succeed is to constructively criticize and link it with praise for effort. This helps children understand that success is not just about inherent abilities, but also about effort and growth mindset. Praise for effort can motivate children to work harder and overcome obstacles, while constructive criticism can help them learn from mistakes and setbacks. Simply praising good behavior or criticizing bad behavior may not convey the same message about effort and growth mindset.

Question 6

A stimulus motive is __________.
A) unlearned
B) learned
C) acquired
D) based on behavior

Accepted Answer

A stimulus motive is an unlearned motive that prompts exploration or interaction with the environment. These motives are thought to be innate and not acquired through experience or learning.

Question 7

According to Carol Dweck, people with which type of control believe that intelligence is fixed, unchanging, and independent?
A) internal locus of control
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control

Accepted Answer

Carol Dweck's research on mindset theory identifies people with an external locus of control as those who believe that intelligence is fixed, unchanging, and independent. They may believe that their abilities are determined by factors beyond their control, such as genetics or natural talent. This fixed mindset can limit their motivation to learn and grow, as they may believe that effort and practice will not make a significant difference in their performance.

Question 8

Andre says, "I don't care what I do as long as I am in control!" What need is he demonstrating?
A) need for achievement
B) need for affiliation
C) need for power
D) need for sex

Accepted Answer

Andre is demonstrating the need for power, which refers to a desire for control over others, situations, or oneself.

Question 9

According to Carol Dweck, people with which type of control believe intelligence is changeable and can be shaped by experience?
A) internal locus of control
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control

Accepted Answer

Carol Dweck's research on mindset describes people with an internal locus of control as believing that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning, as opposed to those with an external locus of control who believe these traits are fixed and unchanging.

Question 10

Compared to most people, Rocco appears to need a high level of arousal. He enjoys potentially life-threatening hobbies such as skydiving, swimming with sharks, and bungee jumping from bridges. Rocco is likely to be __________.
A) a show-off
B) mentally unstable
C) a sensation seeker
D) unhealthy

Accepted Answer

Rocco exhibits characteristics of a sensation seeker who craves and actively seeks out thrilling experiences. This behavior does not necessarily indicate mental instability or being unhealthy, nor does it necessarily mean he is doing it to show off.

Question 11

Which of the following statements would BEST be associated with Carol Dweck?
A) Looking smart is better than being smart.
B) Failure is a good way to learn.
C) Never fail, no matter what.
D) The best way to succeed is to always have the right answer.

Accepted Answer

Carol Dweck is best known for her research on growth mindset, which emphasizes the importance of embracing failure as a way to learn and improve. This is reflected in statement B, which aligns with her beliefs about the importance of a growth mindset. Statements A, C, and D do not align with Dweck's research and beliefs.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The chocolate sundae is seen as an incentive because it is a desirable object that Tamika wants to attain despite being full from her previous meal.

Question 13

Fletcher believes that all the teaching in the world will not change the fact that he is stupid and of below average intelligence. According to Dweck, what locus of control does Fletcher have?
A) internal locus of control
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control

Accepted Answer

Fletcher has an external locus of control, as he believes that his intelligence is fixed and cannot be changed by his own efforts or by external factors such as education.

Question 14

A way to abbreviate need for power is __________.
A) nPow
B) nAch
C) nEEP
D) nAff

Accepted Answer

nPow is the abbreviation for need for power, a term used in psychology to describe an individual's desire to control or influence others.

Question 15

In arousal theory, people are said to have a(n) __________ level of tension.
A) ultimate
B) lower
C) optimal
D) high

Accepted Answer

Arousal theory suggests that people have an optimal level of tension, which is the point where performance is best. This means that if arousal is too low, performance will suffer due to boredom or lack of motivation, whereas if arousal is too high, performance will suffer due to anxiety or stress. Therefore, the optimal level of tension is the best choice.

Question 16

According to Carol Dweck, need for achievement is closely related to __________.
A) genetics
B) geography
C) luck
D) personality factors

Accepted Answer

Carol Dweck's research on mindset and motivation suggests that an individual's need for achievement is related to their personality factors, specifically their mindset or beliefs about their qualities and abilities. Individuals who have a growth mindset, believing that their abilities can be developed through effort and dedication, tend to have a higher need for achievement. On the other hand, individuals with a fixed mindset, believing that their abilities are innate and unchangeable, may have a lower need for achievement as they fear failure and view it as a reflection of their own limitations. Therefore, personality factors are closely related to an individual's need for achievement.

Question 17

River is a very active 5-year-old compared to others in his class. He appears to seek a great deal of stimulation and is very playful, curious, and explorative. River's seemingly unlearned motives, which are likely to increase stimulation, are called __________ motives.
A) developmental
B) exploratory
C) stimulus
D) cognitive

Accepted Answer

River's behavior is indicative of stimulus motives, which are unlearned motives that push individuals to seek additional stimulation and explore their environment.

Question 18

Indiana Jones goes off to foreign lands in search of artifacts hidden in dangerous places and guarded by fierce protectors. Dr. Jones would be described as __________ in arousal theory.
A) foolhardy
B) a person high in nPow
C) a sensation seeker
D) a person high in nAff

Accepted Answer

Indiana Jones is a sensation seeker, which means he seeks out novel and thrilling experiences, even if they involve risk or danger. He is driven by a need for excitement and stimulation, which is a defining characteristic of sensation seekers in arousal theory.

Question 19

Zhang Wei believes that he can learn from his mistakes and that study and perseverance will help him improve his intelligence. According to Dweck, what locus of control does Zhang Wei have?
A) internal locus of control
B) decremental
C) incidental
D) external locus of control

Accepted Answer

Zhang Wei believes that his own actions and efforts can lead to improvement, indicating an internal locus of control.

Question 20

One interesting thing about incentive approaches is that incentives __________.
A) are inherited
B) exist inside a narrow collection of internal stimuli
C) exist independently of any need or level of arousal
D) only work for adults

Accepted Answer

Incentives are external stimuli that exist independently of any need or level of arousal. They are used to motivate behavior by offering a reward or consequence for achieving a certain goal or completing a certain task. They are not inherited and can work for people of all ages, not just adults.

Quiz 9: Motivation and Emotion

Things that attract or lure people into action are __________.

Javier says, "I want to rule the world." What type of need is he demonstrating?

Antoine is an award-winning swimmer. His desire to compete and win is part of his need for __________.

Need for achievement is also referred to as __________.

According to Dweck, what is the BEST parenting strategy one can use to help children succeed?

A stimulus motive is __________.

According to Carol Dweck, people with which type of control believe that intelligence is fixed, unchanging, and independent?

Andre says, "I don't care what I do as long as I am in control!" What need is he demonstrating?

According to Carol Dweck, people with which type of control believe intelligence is changeable and can be shaped by experience?

Compared to most people, Rocco appears to need a high level of arousal. He enjoys potentially life-threatening hobbies such as skydiving, swimming with sharks, and bungee jumping from bridges. Rocco is likely to be __________.

Which of the following statements would BEST be associated with Carol Dweck?

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

Fletcher believes that all the teaching in the world will not change the fact that he is stupid and of below average intelligence. According to Dweck, what locus of control does Fletcher have?

A way to abbreviate need for power is __________.

In arousal theory, people are said to have a(n) __________ level of tension.

According to Carol Dweck, need for achievement is closely related to __________.

River is a very active 5-year-old compared to others in his class. He appears to seek a great deal of stimulation and is very playful, curious, and explorative. River's seemingly unlearned motives, which are likely to increase stimulation, are called __________ motives.

Indiana Jones goes off to foreign lands in search of artifacts hidden in dangerous places and guarded by fierce protectors. Dr. Jones would be described as __________ in arousal theory.

Zhang Wei believes that he can learn from his mistakes and that study and perseverance will help him improve his intelligence. According to Dweck, what locus of control does Zhang Wei have?

One interesting thing about incentive approaches is that incentives __________.