Question 1

If it is night,we are likely to feel hungry even if we ate a big lunch.This illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates the effect of learned associations on eating behavior. Our bodies and minds can associate certain times of day, like night, with eating habits or routines, leading to feelings of hunger regardless of actual physical need.

Question 2

The highest and most elusive of Maslow's needs is _____.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs consists of five levels, with self-actualization being the highest and most elusive need. This level is characterized by a desire to fulfill one's potential, to achieve personal goals, and to have a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. It is a state of being that few people reach, as it requires a strong foundation in the lower levels of the hierarchy to be achieved.

Question 3

From Maslow's perspective,motivation is primarily the result of _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, motivation is primarily the result of humans focusing on satisfying basic needs (physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem) before moving on to higher needs such as self-actualization. Maslow believed that individuals are motivated by the need for self-actualization, which involves fulfilling their potential and achieving personal growth.

Question 4

When considering the human sexual response pattern,how does the male refractory period compare to that of the female refractory period?

Accepted Answer

Females typically do not have a refractory period, allowing them to potentially experience multiple orgasms in a shorter time frame, whereas males usually have a refractory period after ejaculation during which they cannot achieve another erection or orgasm.

Question 5

Males experience a refractory period during the _____ phase of the human sexual response pattern.

Accepted Answer

The refractory period is a phase of the human sexual response pattern that only males experience. It occurs during the resolution phase, which follows the orgasm phase. During this phase, males experience a decline in arousal and cannot immediately become sexually aroused again. This period varies in length from minutes to days depending on factors such as age and health. Therefore, the best choice is D - resolution.

Question 6

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs must be met first?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs states that the most basic and fundamental needs must be met first before an individual can move on to the next level. Physiological needs refer to the biological requirements for human survival such as food, water, and shelter, and are therefore the most fundamental and basic needs that must be met first.

Question 7

The beginning of the process of erotic responsiveness occurs during the _____ of the human sexual response pattern.

Accepted Answer

The excitement phase is the first phase of the human sexual response pattern and is characterized by increased blood flow to the genitals, increased muscle tension, and an increase in heart rate and breathing. This is when the beginning of the process of erotic responsiveness occurs, as the body prepares for sexual activity. The plateau phase, orgasm phase, and resolution phase all occur after the excitement phase.

Question 8

_____ are the class of sex hormones that are predominate in females._____ are the class of sex hormones that are predominate in males.

Accepted Answer

Estrogens are the class of sex hormones that are predominate in females while androgens are the class of sex hormones that are predominate in males.

Question 9

William has volunteered to work in a war-torn country to try to improve the lives of the residents there.The citizens currently have enough to eat and drink.According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,what would these citizens be in need of next?

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, after physiological needs (food, water, shelter), the next level of needs is safety and security. In a war-torn country, citizens are likely to be experiencing a lack of safety and security, making this their next priority need.

Question 10

According to recent research on sexual patterns of behavior in the United States,_____.

Accepted Answer

Recent research on sexual patterns of behavior in the United States shows that marriage and monogamy are still the predominant patterns, contrary to perceptions of widespread promiscuity and infidelity.

Question 11

What is the correct order of the human sexual response pattern?

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the human sexual response pattern is Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, Resolution. This is known as the EPOR model. Option D is the only one that follows this order.

Question 12

The _____ is involved in reducing hunger and restricting eating.

Accepted Answer

The ventromedial hypothalamus is involved in regulating satiety and reducing hunger, as well as restricting food intake. Damage to this area can lead to hyperphagia, or overeating. The other options listed are not as directly involved in regulating hunger and eating behavior.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of ventromedial hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

The ventromedial hypothalamus is involved in signaling satiety. When it is destroyed, animals lose the ability to feel full and continue eating, leading to obesity.

Question 14

Motivation for sexual behavior is centered in the _____.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating sexual behavior and is often referred to as the "control center" for sexual motivation. It releases hormones that stimulate the pituitary gland to produce sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. The other options listed are not primarily responsible for sexual behavior.

Question 15

An individual's _____ refers to the direction of his or her erotic interests.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation is defined as an individual's direction of erotic interests. Genetic factors may influence sexual orientation, but it is not a direct definition of it. Gender role and gender identity refer to an individual's perception of gender and do not necessarily define their sexual orientation.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about gender differences in sexual attitudes and behavior is false?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that women's sexual patterns and desires can change over their lifespan just as much as men's, and that women can also experience fluctuations in their sexual desire and interest. Therefore, the statement that men show more changes in their sexual patterns and desires over their lifetime than women do is false.

Question 17

According to Maslow,self-actualization is possible _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization can only be reached once all other needs in the hierarchy (physiological, safety, love/belonging, and esteem) have been fully satisfied. Therefore, the correct choice is C - only after all other needs have been fulfilled.

Question 18

If you had to write a research paper on Maslow's hierarchy of motives,which of the following titles would you choose to capture the essence of Maslow's theory?

Accepted Answer

"Be all that you can be" most accurately captures the essence of Maslow's hierarchy of motives, which emphasizes the human drive toward self-actualization and realizing one's full potential. The other options do not accurately reflect this core concept of Maslow's theory.

Question 19

According to research on the human sexual response pattern,orgasm lasts for about _____.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the orgasm typically lasts for 3 to 15 seconds.

Question 20

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,we seek to fulfill our need for love and affiliation _____.

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, our need for love and affiliation comes after our basic physiological and safety needs are met. This means that once we have satisfied our need for food, water, shelter, and security, we seek to fulfill our need for love and belongingness.

Quiz 9: Motivation