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Motivation in Psychology

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What is the likely emotion experienced by an individual when they hear footsteps behind them and think it may be a mugger?

Happiness
Anger
Surprise
Fear (correct)

What is the key difference between emotion and feelings?

Emotion is short-term, feelings are long-term
Emotion is public, feelings are private (correct)
Feelings are public, emotions are private
Emotion is intense, feelings are mild

What is the duration of a mood compared to an emotion?

A mood is shorter than an emotion
A mood is unpredictable
A mood is the same duration as an emotion
A mood is longer than an emotion (correct)

What is the term used to encompass the topics of emotion, feelings, and moods together?

Affect (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do psychologists believe there is a link between motivation and emotion?

Because emotions and motives both activate or energize behaviour (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between emotions and motives?

Emotions and motives often go together (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between an emotion and a mood?

An emotion is short-term, a mood is long-term (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the experience of emotion?

Affect (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do feelings differ from emotions?

Feelings are private, emotions are public (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between arousal and emotion?

Arousal and emotion both energize behaviour (A) Signup and view all the answers

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