Recent Lessons

Show all results for ""

Feature Overview

Ace your exams with our all-in-one platform for creating and sharing quizzes and tests.

Quizzes

Create quizzes and tests automatically from your content using AI.

Flashcards

Automatically turn your notes into digital flashcards.

Share, Export & Embed

Share with classmates or export to Excel and your learning management system.

Stats & Reporting

Auto-grading quizzes and tests with detailed stats and reports.

Mobile Apps

The smarter way to study – wherever you are.

Pricing

Search...

16 Questions

1 Views

Motivational Concepts Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz

Study Flashcards

Spaced Repetition

Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

According to drive-reduction theory, what motivates an organism to satisfy a physiological need?

An aroused tension state (a drive) (correct)

A constant internal state

The tendency to maintain balanced body chemistry

Positive or negative environmental stimulus

What does homeostasis involve?

Positive or negative environmental stimulus

Genetically predisposed behaviors

Regulation of any aspect of body chemistry (correct)

Arousal tension state (a drive)

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what determines the priority of some needs over others?

The complexity of the nervous system

The level of need in the hierarchy (correct)

The regulation of body chemistry

The tendency to maintain a balanced internal state

What does an incentive involve?

A positive or negative environmental stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What motivates humans to engage in behaviors that either increase or decrease arousal levels?

Arousal theory Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone sends 'I'm hungry' signals to the brain?

Ghrelin Signup and view all the answers

What does the Yerkes-Dodson law state?

Performance increases with arousal only up to a point, beyond which performance decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the arcuate nucleus in the physiology of hunger?

It pumps out appetite-suppressing hormones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

Control blood glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of social isolation on humans?

Increases the risk for mental decline and poor health Signup and view all the answers

What does the Drive-Reduction Theory propose?

Unmet needs create a drive that pushes us to reduce the need Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of orexin in the physiology of hunger?

Increases appetite Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of leptin in the body?

Increase metabolism and decrease hunger Signup and view all the answers

What does the Arousal theory state?

Humans are motivated to engage in behaviors that either increase or decrease arousal levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of PYY in the physiology of hunger?

Decreases appetite Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the need to belong on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?

Activates the brain reward and safety systems Signup and view all the answers