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Ashante feels thirsty, drinks a glass of water, and no longer feels thirsty. In terms of drive reduction theory, Ashante has |
| | A) | been motivated by an incentive. |
| | B) | been motivated by an expectancy. |
| | C) | achieved homeostasis. |
| | D) | engaged in a fixed action pattern. |
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Carolyn has been hiking in the mountains for several days and has run out of food. Carolyn's primary focus is to find food. In terms of drive-reduction theory, Carolyn's search for food is best characterized as a(n) |
| | A) | drive |
| | B) | instinct |
| | C) | expectancy |
| | D) | incentive |
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In anticipation that studying will lead to good grades, Marsha regularly studies at least three hours each day . Marsha's anticipation that studying will lead to a good grade can best be described as a(n) |
| | A) | drive. |
| | B) | instrumental behavior. |
| | C) | instinct. |
| | D) | incentive. |
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Michael plays tennis frequently because he enjoys it and finds it challenging. Michael's behavior of playing tennis is most likely due to |
| | A) | a drive. |
| | B) | an ego orientation. |
| | C) | intrinsic motivation. |
| | D) | extrinsic motivation. |
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According to Dr. Charlton, Jason is an avid football player because of unconscious aggressive impulses. Dr. Charlton's explanation is most aligned with |
| | A) | drive reduction theory. |
| | B) | the psychodynamic perspective. |
| | C) | the humanistic perspective. |
| | D) | expectancy X value theory. |
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The concept of self-actualization is a fundamental component of |
| | A) | Maslow's need hierarchy. |
| | B) | achievement goal theory. |
| | C) | self-determination theory. |
| | D) | expectancy X value theory. |
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What are the three fundamental needs according to self-determination theory? |
| | A) | Affiliation, achievement, and knowledge |
| | B) | Self-actualization, competence, and relatedness |
| | C) | Achievement, independence, and relatedness |
| | D) | Competence, autonomy, and relatedness |
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Some researchers suggest that our body attempts to maintain a certain body weight so that if we eat too little our metabolism will slow down and if we eat too much our metabolism will speed up. This is best explained by |
| | A) | drive reduction theory. |
| | B) | the influence of the ventromedial hypothalamus. |
| | C) | set point theory. |
| | D) | the regulation of leptin. |
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Wendy frequently consumes large meals and then induces vomiting to eliminate what she has eaten. Wendy most likely suffers from |
| | A) | binge eating disorder. |
| | B) | bulimia nervosa. |
| | C) | compulsive overeating disorder. |
| | D) | anorexia nervosa. |
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Ling's mother and sister both suffer from eating disorders. What can you conclude about Ling? |
| | A) | Ling will develop an eating disorder if she doesn't already have one. |
| | B) | There is little evidence for a genetic link for eating disorders, and thus Ling is not at an increased risk for developing one. |
| | C) | Ling has may have a genetic predisposition for developing an eating disorder. |
| | D) | Ling is only at an increased risk if she has an identical twin with an eating disorder. |
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_____________ comparisons allow us to determine if our responses are "normal" and judge our level of physical and cognitive abilities. |
| | A) | Parallel |
| | B) | Social |
| | C) | Downward |
| | D) | Upward |
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_____________ theory suggests that the preferences that men and women have in terms of mating are due to the different types of adaptive problems they have faced throughout history. |
| | A) | Adaptation level |
| | B) | Sexual strategies |
| | C) | Social structure |
| | D) | Self-determination |
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An individual who typically wants to outperform others with as little effort as possible is best described as ____________ oriented. |
| | A) | mastery |
| | B) | performance |
| | C) | ego |
| | D) | achievement |
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Which of the following typically occur(s) in the "fight-or-flight" response? |
| | A) | Dilated pupils |
| | B) | Faster hearbeat |
| | C) | All of these |
| | D) | Increased blood sugar |
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Meredith sees a sad movie. According to the _____________, Meredith will first cry and then feel sad. |
| | A) | James-Lange theory |
| | B) | Cannon-Bard theory |
| | C) | two-factor theory of emotion |
| | D) | facial feedback hypothesis |
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