Question 1

Turkey Lurkey corners Henny Penny and demands, "Tell me exactly what purpose you have for running around here and telling us all the sky is falling. Why are you doing this?" Turkey Lurkey is asking Henny Penny to reveal her

Accepted Answer

Turkey Lurkey is asking for Henny Penny's motive, or the reason for her actions, in order to understand why she is spreading the idea that the sky is falling.

Question 2

You have written a paper on the topic of motivation for your psychology class. You decide to call the paper, "Motivation" and want to add a tag line to give more emphasis to the title. From the choices below, you decide the most fitting is, "Motivation:

Accepted Answer

The tagline "Energy, direction, intensity, and persistence" captures the key components of motivation, making it the most fitting choice for emphasizing the title "Motivation."

Question 3

Santa Claus stops by your house to drop off presents and is feeling very hungry. He sees two cookies on the mantle and quickly devours them. Afterward, he no longer feels a need to eat. What theory of motivation best describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

The drive reduction theory suggests that motivation arises from the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs, such as hunger. Santa eating the cookies to satisfy his hunger aligns with this theory.

Question 4

Jeremy works very hard at school and almost always gets As. According to drive reduction theory, Jeremy's motivation for studying hard is most likely due to a

Accepted Answer

According to drive reduction theory, motivation arises from the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet needs. Jeremy's motivation for studying hard is most likely due to a secondary drive, which is a learned drive that indirectly satisfies a primary drive. In this context, achieving good grades (secondary drive) could lead to approval, success, or other rewards that ultimately satisfy more basic needs (primary drives) such as esteem, belonging, or security.

Question 5

The fact that some people often ignore their hunger and skip lunch in anticipation of a special dinner is a direct contradiction to the __________ theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The drive reduction theory of motivation proposes that physiological needs create a negative state (i.e. hunger) that drives an individual to engage in behaviors that reduce the negative state (i.e. eating). Therefore, ignoring hunger and skipping lunch goes against this theory as it involves not reducing the negative state of hunger.

Question 6

People sometimes choose a certain career because they want to please their parents. This is an example of a(n)__________ factor as a motivational source.

Accepted Answer

Social factors refer to external influences such as family, culture, and peers. In this scenario, the individual is motivated by the desire to please their parents, which is an external social factor.

Question 7

Which theory of motivation pays least attention to individual differences in behavior?

Accepted Answer

Instinct doctrine focuses on innate biological instincts that are common to all humans, thus paying less attention to individual differences in behavior.

Question 8

Sophia is taking off her sweater because she is too warm and does not want to start sweating. Yolanda is taking off her sweatshirt because she notices that everyone else is wearing short sleeves and she feels silly for being the only one wearing a sweatshirt. Sophia is motivated by ________ factors, while Yolanda is motivated by ________ factors.

Accepted Answer

Sophia is motivated by physiological factors because she is responding to her body's need to regulate temperature. Yolanda is motivated by social factors because she is influenced by the behavior and appearance of others around her.

Question 9

Marcello has been playing racquetball for the past two hours, and got so engrossed in the game that he did not realize how sweaty he has become. He now sits down with a large bottle of water and downs it in just a few seconds before refilling it and drinking more. According to the drive-reduction theory of motivation, Marcello is attempting to satisfy a ________ drive.

Accepted Answer

According to the drive-reduction theory, a primary drive is a biological need, such as thirst, that motivates behavior to restore homeostasis. Marcello is satisfying his primary drive for hydration.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a characteristic of motivation?

Accepted Answer

Motivation is characterized by initiation, direction, and intensity, but not by ability, which refers to the skills or competencies a person possesses.

Question 11

Jessie is a college freshman and she is engaged in a variety of different activities, three of which can be explained by the drive reduction theory of motivation. Which one cannot be explained in this way?

Accepted Answer

Drive reduction theory explains behaviors that reduce physiological needs, like hunger or thirst. Reading a book to satisfy curiosity is not driven by a physiological need.

Question 12

Josh starts smoking to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the __________ theory of motivation. Eventually, however, Josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now he needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh's behavior is now best explained by __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The incentive theory of motivation focuses on how external rewards or stimuli can influence behavior. In this case, Josh was motivated to start smoking because he believed it would bring him pleasure. On the other hand, the drive reduction theory focuses on how physiological needs drive behavior. Once Josh became physically addicted to nicotine, his behavior was motivated by the need to reduce the uncomfortable cravings he now felt.

Question 13

Which of the following is the best example of an action that maintains homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Shivering is a physiological response that helps generate heat to maintain the body's internal temperature, which is a key aspect of homeostasis.

Question 14

Which of the following best illustrates a behavior that is motivated by physiological factors?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a comfortable body temperature by adding or removing clothes is motivated by physiological factors, as it is driven by the body's need to regulate its internal environment.

Question 15

According to drive reduction theory, an imbalance in homeostasis creates a(n)__________, to which the brain responds by creating a psychological state called a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

According to drive reduction theory, an imbalance in homeostasis creates a need (such as hunger or thirst), and in response, the brain creates a psychological state called a drive to motivate the individual to satisfy that need.

Question 16

Kent and Jebreel both ask Danielle out on a date. Kent is very attractive and a lot of fun to be with, but he is also unemployed. Jebreel is older than Kent, has a secure job, and owns his own home; however, Jebreel is quite unattractive and not very much fun. Danielle chooses to go out with Jebreel instead of Kent. The __________ theory of motivation would best predict Danielle's choice.

Accepted Answer

The evolutionary theory of motivation suggests that humans are motivated to engage in behaviors that increase their chances of survival and reproduction. In this case, Danielle may have chosen to go out with Jebreel because his secure job and home ownership may signal to her that he is more capable of providing for potential offspring, thus increasing her chances of reproductive success. Physical attractiveness and fun may be desirable traits, but they may not be as important in terms of reproductive success.

Question 17

Jordan has been dating Jessica for several months, and he finds out that another boy at school made inappropriate sexual comments to her. Jordan is now furious and is preparing to fight with the other boy after school. Jordan's motivation to behave so aggressively is based on ________ factors.

Accepted Answer

Jordan's aggressive behavior is primarily driven by emotional factors, as his anger and protective instincts towards Jessica are fueling his desire to confront the other boy.

Question 18

Michael prefers attractive and healthy women half his age who appear to be good candidates for childbearing. Catherine prefers wealthy men twice her age who will be good providers and give her a life of ease and luxury. What theory of motivation best explains their preferences for mate selection?

Accepted Answer

The evolutionary theory of motivation suggests that mate selection preferences are influenced by the drive to pass on genes and ensure the survival of offspring. Michael's preference for younger, healthy women aligns with reproductive success, while Catherine's preference for wealthy men aligns with resource acquisition for offspring.

Question 19

Imagine you are a male three-spined stickleback (a fish). You come across a nest of unfertilized three-spined stickleback eggs and you can't help but do a particular dance and then go ahead and fertilize the eggs. Which theory of motivation accounts for your behavior?

Accepted Answer

The behavior of fertilizing the eggs is an innate, instinctual action that is hardwired in the stickleback fish, aligning with the instinct doctrine which explains behaviors that are biologically programmed.

Question 20

Which of the following is the best example of behavior that is motivated by cognitive factors?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive factors involve mental processes such as beliefs, perceptions, and thoughts. Yoon's decision to drop out of school is motivated by her doubts about her academic ability, which is a cognitive factor.

Quiz 8: Motivation and Emotion

Turkey Lurkey corners Henny Penny and demands, "Tell me exactly what purpose you have for running around here and telling us all the sky is falling. Why are you doing this?" Turkey Lurkey is asking Henny Penny to reveal her

You have written a paper on the topic of motivation for your psychology class. You decide to call the paper, "Motivation" and want to add a tag line to give more emphasis to the title. From the choices below, you decide the most fitting is, "Motivation:

Santa Claus stops by your house to drop off presents and is feeling very hungry. He sees two cookies on the mantle and quickly devours them. Afterward, he no longer feels a need to eat. What theory of motivation best describes this situation?

Jeremy works very hard at school and almost always gets As. According to drive reduction theory, Jeremy's motivation for studying hard is most likely due to a

The fact that some people often ignore their hunger and skip lunch in anticipation of a special dinner is a direct contradiction to the __________ theory of motivation.

People sometimes choose a certain career because they want to please their parents. This is an example of a(n) __________ factor as a motivational source.

Which theory of motivation pays least attention to individual differences in behavior?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of motivation?

Jessie is a college freshman and she is engaged in a variety of different activities, three of which can be explained by the drive reduction theory of motivation. Which one cannot be explained in this way?

Which of the following is the best example of an action that maintains homeostasis?

Which of the following best illustrates a behavior that is motivated by physiological factors?

According to drive reduction theory, an imbalance in homeostasis creates a(n) , to which the brain responds by creating a psychological state called a(n) .

Jordan has been dating Jessica for several months, and he finds out that another boy at school made inappropriate sexual comments to her. Jordan is now furious and is preparing to fight with the other boy after school. Jordan's motivation to behave so aggressively is based on ________ factors.

Michael prefers attractive and healthy women half his age who appear to be good candidates for childbearing. Catherine prefers wealthy men twice her age who will be good providers and give her a life of ease and luxury. What theory of motivation best explains their preferences for mate selection?

Imagine you are a male three-spined stickleback (a fish) . You come across a nest of unfertilized three-spined stickleback eggs and you can't help but do a particular dance and then go ahead and fertilize the eggs. Which theory of motivation accounts for your behavior?

Which of the following is the best example of behavior that is motivated by cognitive factors?

Quiz 8: Motivation and Emotion

Turkey Lurkey corners Henny Penny and demands, "Tell me exactly what purpose you have for running around here and telling us all the sky is falling. Why are you doing this?" Turkey Lurkey is asking Henny Penny to reveal her

You have written a paper on the topic of motivation for your psychology class. You decide to call the paper, "Motivation" and want to add a tag line to give more emphasis to the title. From the choices below, you decide the most fitting is, "Motivation:

Santa Claus stops by your house to drop off presents and is feeling very hungry. He sees two cookies on the mantle and quickly devours them. Afterward, he no longer feels a need to eat. What theory of motivation best describes this situation?

Jeremy works very hard at school and almost always gets As. According to drive reduction theory, Jeremy's motivation for studying hard is most likely due to a

The fact that some people often ignore their hunger and skip lunch in anticipation of a special dinner is a direct contradiction to the __________ theory of motivation.

People sometimes choose a certain career because they want to please their parents. This is an example of a(n) __________ factor as a motivational source.

Which theory of motivation pays least attention to individual differences in behavior?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of motivation?

Jessie is a college freshman and she is engaged in a variety of different activities, three of which can be explained by the drive reduction theory of motivation. Which one cannot be explained in this way?

Which of the following is the best example of an action that maintains homeostasis?

Which of the following best illustrates a behavior that is motivated by physiological factors?

According to drive reduction theory, an imbalance in homeostasis creates a(n) __________, to which the brain responds by creating a psychological state called a(n) __________.

Jordan has been dating Jessica for several months, and he finds out that another boy at school made inappropriate sexual comments to her. Jordan is now furious and is preparing to fight with the other boy after school. Jordan's motivation to behave so aggressively is based on ________ factors.

Michael prefers attractive and healthy women half his age who appear to be good candidates for childbearing. Catherine prefers wealthy men twice her age who will be good providers and give her a life of ease and luxury. What theory of motivation best explains their preferences for mate selection?

Imagine you are a male three-spined stickleback (a fish) . You come across a nest of unfertilized three-spined stickleback eggs and you can't help but do a particular dance and then go ahead and fertilize the eggs. Which theory of motivation accounts for your behavior?

Which of the following is the best example of behavior that is motivated by cognitive factors?

According to drive reduction theory, an imbalance in homeostasis creates a(n) , to which the brain responds by creating a psychological state called a(n) .