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This document is a review of exam 3, covering various psychology topics including motivation theories, social psychology, and personality theories. It contains questions on topics such as drive reduction theory, optimal arousal theory, social comparison theory, and more.

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Exam 3 Review What is Drive Reduction Theory -Distinguish needs vs. drives -what are need fulfillment actions What is optimal arousal theory -what are set points & homeostasis -explain the Yerkes-Dodson curve Central idea of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs? Compare intrinsic vs. extrinsic mot...

Exam 3 Review What is Drive Reduction Theory -Distinguish needs vs. drives -what are need fulfillment actions What is optimal arousal theory -what are set points & homeostasis -explain the Yerkes-Dodson curve Central idea of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs? Compare intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation -what is the overjustification effect What is the Need to Belong -what are the two facets? What is social pain theory and how does it explain: -behavioral reactions following rejection -emotional reactions following rejection What is rejection sensitivity Explain James-Lange’s theory -what is the central criticism? What is Appraisal theory and its associated laws? What is Misattribution of arousal What is Affect as information theory What is the Impact bias and explain two causes of the impact bias Reasons for Happiness-Income Paradox? Define and compare 3 Inherently social emotions Compare Normative vs. informational social influence Explain the following of Latane & Darley’s model for bystander effect: -Pluralistic ignorance -diffusion of responsibility Explain the following effects of social categorization -perceptual salience -in-group favoritism -outgroup homogeneity bias Explain realistic group conflict theory What is stereotype threat What is working self-concept theory? -Explain Distinctiveness effect What is Social comparison theory What are the 3 Motives for self-knowledge What are the 3 primary self-illusions What are the benefits and costs of high self- esteem What are contingencies of self-worth Define Freud’s structure of personality -what are defense mechanisms? What is Carl Rogers person-centered approach -compare conditional vs. unconditional regard Explain The Big Five theory and Eysenck's theory of personality traits What are the four facets involved in diagnosing psychological disorders Explain the diathesis-stress model Compare the following anxiety disorders: -generalized -phobias -panic disorder What is obsessive-compulsive disorder -How do classical and operant conditioning relate to OCD? Explain bipolar disorder Describe Borderline personality disorder -How does it differ from Bipolar? Explain the learned Helplessness Model of depression

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