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1
Khan feels thirsty, drinks a glass of water, and no longer feels thirsty. In terms of drive reduction theory, Khan has
A)engaged in a fixed action pattern.
B)been motivated by an incentive.
C)been motivated by an expectancy.
D)achieved homeostasis.
2
Carolyn has been hiking in the mountains for several days and has run out of food. Her primary focus is to find food. In terms of ___________, Carolyn will search for food until she finds something to eat.
A)incentive theory
B)instinct theory
C)expectancy X theory
D)drive theory of motivation
3
Anya regularly studies at least three hours each day. Her anticipation that studying will lead to a good grade can best be described as
A)a drive.
B)an instrumental behaviour.
C)an incentive.
D)an instinct.
4
Michael plays tennis frequently because he enjoys it and finds it challenging. This is an example of
A)extrinsic motivation.
B)intrinsic motivation.
C)a drive.
D)an ego orientation.
5
According to Dr. Charlton, Jason is an enthusiastic rugby player because of unconscious aggressive impulses. Dr. Charlton's explanation is most aligned with
A)the psychodynamic perspective.
B)the humanistic perspective.
C)drive reduction theory.
D)expectancy X value theory.
6
The concept of self-actualisation is a fundamental component of
A)self-determination theory.
B)Maslow's Need Hierarchy.
C)expectancy X value theory.
D)achievement goal theory.
7
According to self-determination theory, what are the three fundamental needs?
A)Achievement, independence and relatedness
B)Self-actualisation, competence and relatedness
C)Competence, autonomy and relatedness
D)Affiliation, achievement and knowledge
8
Some researchers suggest that our body attempts to maintain a certain body weight: 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)set point theory.
B)drive reduction theory.
C)the regulation of leptin.
D)the influence of the ventromedial hypothalamus.
9
Meera frequently consumes large meals and then induces vomiting to eliminate what she has eaten. Meera most likely suffers from
A)binge eating disorder.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)compulsive overeating disorder.
10
The Cannon-Bard Theory proposed that
A)the subjective experience of emotion causes physiological arousal.
B)physiological arousal causes the subjective experience of emotion.
C)subjective experience of emotion and physiological arousal are independent responses to an emotion arousing situation.
D)bodily reactions determine the experience of subjective emotion.
11
During the _______ phase in males, rhythmic contractions of internal organs and muscle tissue surrounding the urethra project semen out of the penis.
A)plateau
B)excitement
C)orgasm
D)resolution
12
Which part of the brain plays a major role in sexual motivation?
A)Hypothalamus
B)Hippocampus
C)Amygdala
D)Brain stem
13
_____________ comparison allows us to determine if our responses are ‘normal’ and judge our level of physical and cognitive abilities.
A)Parallel
B)Upward
C)Downward
D)Social
14
An individual who typically wants to outperform others with as little effort as possible is best described as ____________ oriented.
A)mastery
B)ego
C)achievement
D)performance
15
Which of the following typically occur(s) in the ‘fight-or-flight’ response?
A)Faster heartbeat
B)Increased blood sugar
C)Dilated pupils
D)All of these







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