Psychology of Behavior: Instincts and Reactions

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What is the innate predisposition of a baboon's fixed aggressive pattern in response to a specific stimulus?

Making a loud noise

Hiding behind a tree

Raising itself on its hind feet (correct)

Opening its eyes wide

What is the triggering factor for the baboon's fixed aggressive pattern?

The presence of a mirror

The presence of a threatening cheetah (correct)

The presence of food

The presence of a friend

What is the baboon's fixed aggressive pattern characterized by?

Raising its voice

Hiding behind a rock

Running away

Opening its mouth and staring (correct)

What is the biological basis of the baboon's fixed aggressive pattern?

Innate predisposition Signup and view all the answers

Why is the concept of the baboon's fixed aggressive pattern important to understand?

To understand biological and psychological principles Signup and view all the answers

Why do people eat or drink besides meeting biological needs?

To make social contact or deal with stress Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason we eat or drink beyond satisfying physical hunger?

To make social contact Signup and view all the answers

What else might motivate us to eat or drink?

Desire to deal with stress Signup and view all the answers

Why might someone eat or drink in addition to satisfying hunger?

To make social contact Signup and view all the answers

What other reason do people eat or drink?

To deal with stress Signup and view all the answers

What was Maslow particularly interested in?

The way we choose our needs Signup and view all the answers

What did Maslow focus on?

The human drives and motivations Signup and view all the answers

What was Maslow's area of interest?

Human motivations and needs Signup and view all the answers

What was Maslow concerned with?

The way humans choose their needs Signup and view all the answers

What did Maslow study?

The human tendency to choose certain needs over others Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of underachievers?

Having the abilities but lacking motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is the paradox of underachievement?

Having abilities but lacking motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is not a characteristic of underachievers?

Good self-concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the fear of failure a good predictor of?

Poor grades Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for underachievement?

Lack of motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trait among underachievers?

Presence of abilities Signup and view all the answers

What can the fear of failure do to a student?

Harm their academic performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the fear of failure and a student's grades?

The greater the fear of failure, the lower the grades Signup and view all the answers

What is the author suggesting about the fear of failure?

It is a harmful influence on students Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the text?

The role of fear of failure in academic performance Signup and view all the answers