Motivation and Emotion in Psychology
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What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?

  • Regulating homeostasis (correct)
  • Managing long-term memory
  • Processing visual information
  • Controlling voluntary movements
  • What is the term for the internal physiological state that influences motivation?

  • Psychological activation
  • Cognitive direction
  • Emotional persistence
  • Biological motivation (correct)
  • What do instincts represent in terms of motivation?

  • Adaptive responses to environmental changes
  • Complex cognitive decision-making processes
  • Preprogrammed tendencies essential for species survival (correct)
  • Learned behaviors from social interactions
  • What does motivation intensity primarily deal with?

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    What are the primary sources of human motivation according to the text?

    <p>Primary motives for survival and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hypothalamus and Motivation

    • The primary function of the hypothalamus is to regulate body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other bodily functions, which also plays a role in motivation.

    Physiological State and Motivation

    • The internal physiological state that influences motivation is referred to as drive.

    Instincts and Motivation

    • Instincts represent innate, unlearned, and universal behavioral patterns that motivate an individual to act in a certain way.

    Motivation Intensity

    • Motivation intensity primarily deals with how strongly motivated an individual is to pursue a particular goal or behavior.

    Primary Sources of Human Motivation

    • The primary sources of human motivation are physiological, psychological, and social factors.

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    Test your knowledge of motivation and emotion in psychology with this comprehensive exam review. The 80 multiple-choice questions cover various chapters, with a focus on clinical psychology and a closer look at motivation and emotion in Chapter 11. Brush up on your understanding of internal states, activating thoughts, and the processes involved in physical and psychological activities.

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