Question 1

Homeostasis,which is the goal of drive reduction,is defined as

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A)   a rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of an entire species.
B)   an aroused state that is often triggered by a physiological need.
C)   the body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state.
D)   a physical need that usually triggers motivational arousal.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

A lack of sleep is an example of a(n)

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A)   drive.
B)   emotion.
C)   need.
D)   incentive.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A drive refers to

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A)   a rigidly patterned and unlearned behavior characteristic of a species.
B)   anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior.
C)   an aroused,motivated state that is often triggered by a physiological need.
D)   a positive or negative environmental stimulus.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Our bodies strive to maintain a steady internal state.One way that it can achieve this goal is through

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A)   instincts.
B)   drive reduction.
C)   arousal.
D)   self-actualization.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Thaddeus will perform in a band concert at his school tomorrow.According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,his musical performance is likely to be ________ if his arousal during the performance is ________.

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A)   best;very low
B)   worst;moderate
C)   best;very high
D)   best;moderateE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The arousal theory of motivation would be most helpful for explaining why

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A)   recreational skydivers jump out of airplanes.
B)   hungry fishermen venture across dangerous ocean waters.
C)   starving prisoners are preoccupied with thoughts of food.
D)   sexually active teens learn to practice effective birth control.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Judy's golfing performance is best when her level of arousal is moderate rather than high or low.This best illustrates

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A)   the hierarchy of needs theory.
B)   incentive theory.
C)   the Yerkes-Dodson law.
D)   drive-reduction theory.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Victims of a famine will often eat unappetizing and nutritionally poor foods simply to relieve their constant hunger.Their behavior is best explained in terms of

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A)   arousal theory.
B)   instinct theory.
C)   drive-reduction theory.
D)   incentive theory.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Dr.Ligorano has devoted his professional life to researching the desires and needs that energize and direct behavior.His area of research has obviously been

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A)   emotion.
B)   cognition.
C)   motivation.
D)   behavior genetics.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Danica's grades have recently dropped.She is reluctant to return a call from her parents because she is avoiding what will be a very unpleasant conversation.Danica's reluctance to call her parents can be explained by

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A)   instinct theory.
B)   incentive theory.
C)   drive-reduction theory.
D)   hierarchy of needs theory.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Monica is motivated to reach her unique potential in both her personal and professional life.According to Maslow,Monica is motivated by

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A)   self-actualization needs.
B)   esteem needs.
C)   safety needs.
D)   belongingness and love needs.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Abraham Maslow referred to the need to live up to one's fullest and unique potential as the need

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A)   hierarchy.
B)   to belong.
C)   for self-esteem.
D)   for self-actualization.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Carlos is studying for his psychology exam.He is finding it more and more difficult to focus because he is hungry.His hunger becomes so distracting that he leaves his studies and heads to the nearest sandwich shop.Which of the following best explains Carlos' behavior?

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A)   drive-reduction theory
B)   arousal theory
C)   need for affiliation
D)   incentive theoryE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

When we are too hot,we perspire in order to lower our body temperature and thereby

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A)   preserve body warmth.
B)   arouse drives.
C)   maintain homeostasis.
D)   create an incentive.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

A physiological need is a

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A)   basic bodily requirement.
B)   need or desire that energizes and directs behavior.
C)   complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned.
D)   positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behavior.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

By motivating us to satisfy our physical needs,hunger and thirst serve to

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A)   control arousal desires.
B)   maintain homeostasis.
C)   control species-typical behavior.
D)   reduce an incentive.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Ten-year-old Malik is bored unless he is active or playing with other children.Realizing his needs,his parents have involved him in after-school sports and summer camps,and they allow him to play outside with other children as much as possible.His parents understand Malik's high need for

Accepted Answer

A)   arousal.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   incentives.
D)   drive-reduction.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

According to ________,exam performance is typically best when arousal is moderate.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Yerkes-Dodson law
B)   drive-reduction theory
C)   Maslow's hierarchy of needs
D)   evolutionary theoryE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

According to Maslow,our need for ________ must be met before we are preoccupied with satisfying our need for ________.

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A)   love;food
B)   adequate clothing;self-esteem
C)   self-actualization;friendship
D)   political freedom;economic securityE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The tendency for optimal levels of performance to be associated with moderate levels of arousal is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   drive-reduction.
B)   homeostasis.
C)   the Yerkes-Dodson law.
D)   self-actualization.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Thaddeus will perform in a band concert at his school tomorrow.According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,his musical performance is likely to be ________ if his arousal during the performance is ________.

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