Untitled Quiz

Motivation is a process that influences the direction, persistence, and vigor of goal-directed behavior.

Instinct theory suggests that we have inherited predispositions to behave in specific ways when exposed to a particular stimulus.

Homeostasis refers to the state of internal physiological equilibrium that the body strives to maintain.

<p>drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incentives are environmental stimuli that pull an organism towards a goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overjustification hypothesis explains that giving extrinsic rewards for intrinsically enjoyable activities may reduce intrinsic motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freud believes that motivation stems from a constant internal struggle between unconscious impulses and psychological defenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanistic theories focus on our drive for personal growth and exploring our potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Safety Needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Growth needs are unique to humans and motivate us to develop our potential, including cognitive, aesthetic, and self-actualization needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three fundamental psychological needs are competence, autonomy, and relatedness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Need for achievement is a desire to accomplish tasks and attain standards of excellence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Achievement goal theory focuses on how individuals define success and how their focus influences their behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mastery approach goals are focused on learning and improving skills, while performance approach goals are focused on outperforming others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mastery avoidance goals are driven by a fear of not meeting personal standards, while performance avoidance goals are driven by a fear of being outperformed by others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Families and cultures can influence need for achievement by rewarding success, punishing failure, and shaping attitudes towards achievement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approach-avoidance conflict involves being simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the same goal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotions are complex psychological states that involve feelings, physiological reactions, behavioral expressions, and cognitive appraisals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The James-Lange theory proposes that our perception of bodily reactions to events determines our emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cannon-Bard theory states that stimulating events trigger feelings and physical reactions simultaneously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schatcher's two-factor theory proposes that emotions involve both physiological arousal and a cognitive label for that arousal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three components of emotions are physiological, cognitive, and behavioral.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amygdala plays a crucial role in processing strong emotions like fear and anger, and it triggers physiological and behavioral responses to emotional stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hormones, particularly those released by the endocrine system, play a significant role in the physiological and emotional response to stressful events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory input, sending signals to various brain regions, including the amygdala, cortex, and other areas involved in emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expressive behaviors are outwardly observable actions that convey our emotional states, providing clues about how we are feeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Display rules dictate the appropriate ways to express emotions within a particular culture, shaping how emotions are expressed and interpreted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instrumental behaviors are actions that are goal-directed and aimed at achieving a specific outcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The James-Lange theory proposes that our perception of bodily changes in response to events determines our emotional experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that stimulating events trigger feelings and physical reactions simultaneously and independently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schachter's two-factor theory proposes that emotions involve both physiological arousal and a cognitive label for that arousal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misattribution of arousal occurs when arousal from one source is mistakenly attributed to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excitation transfer is the phenomenon where arousal from one event can be transferred to another situation, influencing our emotional response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common nonverbal cues associated with deception include breaking eye contact, increased blinking, and a mismatch between verbal and nonverbal behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpersonal distance refers to the space we maintain between ourselves and others during social interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The &quot;fight or flight&quot; response is a physiological and hormonal reaction to stress that prepares the body to either confront or flee a threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion, which are affected by emotions and contribute to the physiological experience of emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for activating the &quot;fight or flight&quot; response, preparing the body for action by increasing heart rate, breathing, and blood flow to muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for calming the body after a stressful event, promoting relaxation, and conserving energy by slowing heart rate, decreasing breathing, and promoting digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arousal refers to general physiological activation, and it plays a significant role in emotions by influencing the intensity and experience of our feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that facial expressions can influence our emotional experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The common sense theory of emotion proposes that we experience an emotion first, which then triggers physiological changes in our body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The James-Lange theory suggests that we experience emotions as a result of our bodily responses, while the common sense theory suggests that our emotional experience precedes our physical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thalamus, according to the Cannon-Bard theory, plays a crucial role in initiating both the emotional experience and the physiological response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amygdala, according to the Cannon-Bard theory, is responsible for processing strong emotions, such as fear, pleasure, or anger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cannon-Bard theory suggests that the thalamus sends signals to both the skeletal muscles and the autonomic nervous system, causing observed physical reactions like sweating, shaking, or muscle tension, which occur concurrently with the experience of emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers