Mastering Difficult Challenges: Need to Outperform Others Quiz

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Which type of motives are related to needs like hunger and sex?

Biological motives (correct)

Social motives

Affiliation motives

Achievement motives

According to Maslow's model, which need comes after Love and belonging?

Esteem (correct)

Self-actualization

Physiological needs

Safety

What is self-actualization in Maslow's model primarily about?

Making a meaningful contribution to life (correct)

Being successful in business

Acquiring power over others

Achieving good grades

What is one criticism of Maslow's theory regarding the fulfillment of needs?

Lower needs must be fulfilled to access higher order needs universally Signup and view all the answers

Which need was NOT included in Maslow's theory?

Power and aggression Signup and view all the answers

What kind of motives are related to Achievement, Affiliation, Intimacy, and Power?

Social motives Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why human females are selective in choosing mates?

Their preference for partners with high financial prospects Signup and view all the answers

According to evolutionary theory, what do males typically emphasize more in potential partners compared to females?

Good looks Signup and view all the answers

How do identical twins of gay men and lesbians compare in terms of sexual orientation with their fraternal twins and adoptive siblings?

Identical twins are more likely to have a same-sex orientation than fraternal twins Signup and view all the answers

What do studies suggest about the influence of genetic factors on sexual orientation?

Genetic factors play a significant role in shaping sexual orientation Signup and view all the answers

How are same-sex and other-sex attraction best viewed according to the text?

As unrelated characteristics on a continuum Signup and view all the answers

In what way can prenatal exposure to certain hormones impact brain organization?

It can influence the development of sexual orientation Signup and view all the answers

Which motive is described as the need to master difficult challenges, outperform others, and meet high standards of excellence?

Need for achievement Signup and view all the answers

What brain region controls hunger and eating by initiating the process?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise?

Bulimia Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadians are obese according to the text?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that individuals are most fulfilled when they feel independent, competent, and connected?

Social Determination Theory Signup and view all the answers

According to parental investment theory, which gender is more discriminating in selecting partners due to larger investment in offspring?

Female Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of developing bulimia?

Stressful environment Signup and view all the answers

Identical twins have a higher similarity in body mass index compared to fraternal twins, suggesting that:

Genetic factors account for variations in body mass index Signup and view all the answers

What is one criticism of Maslow's theory regarding the fulfillment of needs?

Not everyone prioritizes higher order needs over lower needs Signup and view all the answers

Which motive is NOT part of Maslow's model of motivation?

Altruism Signup and view all the answers

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need comes immediately after Love and Belonging?

Esteem Signup and view all the answers

What motive is described as the need to master difficult challenges, outperform others, and meet high standards of excellence?

Achievement Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow's model, what aspect is missing in his hierarchy of needs that has been criticized?

Recognition of autonomy and freedom needs Signup and view all the answers

Why is Maslow's theory criticized for being overly optimistic about human nature?

It lacks consideration for power and aggression motives Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a significant role in influencing sexual orientation according to biological models?

Prenatal exposure to certain hormones Signup and view all the answers

In evolutionary theory, what do females prioritize more in potential partners compared to males?

Financial prospects Signup and view all the answers

Why do human females invest more time in selecting mates?

To ensure their offspring receive more resources and care Signup and view all the answers

What perspective does the text suggest for viewing same-sex and other-sex attraction?

On a continuum rather than as distinct endpoints Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what do studies indicate about the sexual orientation of identical twins compared to fraternal twins?

Identical twins are more likely to share a same-sex orientation Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of mate selection is primarily influenced by genetic predispositions, according to the text?

Physical attractiveness Signup and view all the answers

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for initiating eating based on the information provided?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of twins are more similar in body mass index according to the text?

Identical twins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor leading to the selection of partners according to parental investment theory?

Investment in offspring Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes that individuals are most fulfilled when they feel autonomous, competent, and connected?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs Signup and view all the answers

What is one common risk factor associated with developing bulimia as mentioned in the text?

Low self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason behind human females being more selective in choosing mates?

Evolution and mating priorities Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise according to the text?

Bulimia Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest regarding the prevalence of illness as body mass index (BMI) increases?

The prevalence of illness increases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between identical twins and fraternal twins related to weight?

Identical twins have a stronger genetic resemblance influencing body mass index. Signup and view all the answers

What concept suggests that human males seek to maximize their reproductive potential by mating with multiple partners?

Parental investment theory Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The need for achievement: mastering difficult challenges, outperforming others, and meeting high standards of excellence
The need for affiliation: associating with others and maintaining social bonds
The need for intimacy: wanting good interpersonal relations and close exchanges with significant others
The need for power: influencing or controlling others and having an impact

Biological Motives

Hunger and eating: controlled by the hypothalamus, influenced by blood glucose, insulin, and leptin
Obesity: 20% of Canadians are obese, related to prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, muscle pain, and hypertension
Heritability of weight: identical twins more similar in body mass index than fraternal twins, suggesting genetic factors account for variation in propensity to become overweight
Eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia, influenced by media and cultural values, family dynamics, and emotional factors

Sexual Motivation

Evolution and mating priorities: parental investment theory, gender disparities in mating preferences
Sexual orientation: heredity (genetics), prenatal exposure to certain hormones affect brain organization, and same-sex attraction as an endpoint on a continuum

Motivation and Maslow's Theory

Motives: needs, wants, and interests that propel people in certain directions
Maslow's Model: self-actualization, physiological needs, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization
Criticisms of Maslow's theory: lower needs not necessarily fulfilled to access higher order needs, universality of the order, needs for autonomy, power, and altruism not considered

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Motivation and Model of Motivation Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which type of motives are related to needs like hunger and sex?

According to Maslow's model, which need comes after Love and belonging?

What is self-actualization in Maslow's model primarily about?

What is one criticism of Maslow's theory regarding the fulfillment of needs?

Which need was NOT included in Maslow's theory?

What kind of motives are related to Achievement, Affiliation, Intimacy, and Power?

What is a key reason why human females are selective in choosing mates?

According to evolutionary theory, what do males typically emphasize more in potential partners compared to females?

How do identical twins of gay men and lesbians compare in terms of sexual orientation with their fraternal twins and adoptive siblings?

What do studies suggest about the influence of genetic factors on sexual orientation?

How are same-sex and other-sex attraction best viewed according to the text?

In what way can prenatal exposure to certain hormones impact brain organization?

Which motive is described as the need to master difficult challenges, outperform others, and meet high standards of excellence?

What brain region controls hunger and eating by initiating the process?

Which disorder is characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise?

What percentage of Canadians are obese according to the text?

Which theory suggests that individuals are most fulfilled when they feel independent, competent, and connected?

According to parental investment theory, which gender is more discriminating in selecting partners due to larger investment in offspring?

Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of developing bulimia?

Identical twins have a higher similarity in body mass index compared to fraternal twins, suggesting that:

What is one criticism of Maslow's theory regarding the fulfillment of needs?

Which motive is NOT part of Maslow's model of motivation?

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need comes immediately after Love and Belonging?

What motive is described as the need to master difficult challenges, outperform others, and meet high standards of excellence?

According to Maslow's model, what aspect is missing in his hierarchy of needs that has been criticized?

Why is Maslow's theory criticized for being overly optimistic about human nature?

Which factor plays a significant role in influencing sexual orientation according to biological models?

In evolutionary theory, what do females prioritize more in potential partners compared to males?

Why do human females invest more time in selecting mates?

What perspective does the text suggest for viewing same-sex and other-sex attraction?

Based on the information provided, what do studies indicate about the sexual orientation of identical twins compared to fraternal twins?

What aspect of mate selection is primarily influenced by genetic predispositions, according to the text?

What part of the brain is primarily responsible for initiating eating based on the information provided?

Which type of twins are more similar in body mass index according to the text?

What is the primary factor leading to the selection of partners according to parental investment theory?

Which theory emphasizes that individuals are most fulfilled when they feel autonomous, competent, and connected?

What is one common risk factor associated with developing bulimia as mentioned in the text?

What is a key reason behind human females being more selective in choosing mates?

Which disorder is characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise according to the text?

What does the text suggest regarding the prevalence of illness as body mass index (BMI) increases?

What is the primary distinction between identical twins and fraternal twins related to weight?

What concept suggests that human males seek to maximize their reproductive potential by mating with multiple partners?

Study Notes

Social Motives

Biological Motives

Sexual Motivation

Motivation and Maslow's Theory

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