Title: AP Psychology Review Motivation and Emotion The polygraph or
1AP Psychology Review
2The polygraph or "lie detector" primarily
measures which component of emotion?
- Attribution
- Cognitive
- Behavioral
- Physiological
- Vocal Modulation
3Which of the following is the correct sequence
for the motivational process?
- Reinforcement, need, drive
- Need, drive, behavioral response
- Behavioral response, drive, need
- Drive, behavioral response, need
- Need, drive, reinforcement
4Which theory of emotion holds the view that
bodily changes PRECEDE emotion and that we
experience an emotion AFTER our body reacts?
- Cannon-Bard
- James-Lange
- Lazarus
- Common-sense
- Opponent-process
5Which theory claims that emotions are organized
in the brain and that emotional feelings and
bodily expressions occur simultaneously?
- James-Lange
- Cannon-Bard
- Opponent-process
- Lazarus
- Schachter-Singer
6Which of the following is an assumption of
arousal theory?
- Zero level of arousal is most desirable
- High levels of arousal are most desirable
- Optimal levels arousal are the same for each
person - Optimal levels of arousal exist for each activity
- Both 2 and 3
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8Which of the following statements about the sex
drive is TRUE?
- The sex drive in females is closely tied to the
menstrual cycle - The sex drive in humans is completely liberated
from the influence of hormones. - The sex drive in humans can be aroused at
virtually any time by almost anything. - Recent sexual activity prevents sexual desire
from occurring again after a certain amount of
time. - None of the above are true
9The need for achievement
- is greatest for behaviors leading to financial
and material success. - is defined as the desire to meet internalized
standards of excellence. - does not occur in primitive cultures.
- is greater in women than in men.
- Both 2 and 4
10It is characteristic of bears to hibernate. This
behavior is an example of
- A fixed-action pattern
- Homeostasis
- Drive-reduction
- Habituation
- An incentive
11Which of the following statements concerning
homosexuality is true?
- Homosexuals have abnormal hormone levels.
- research indicates that sexual orientation is
affected by biology, environment, and psychology. - As children, most homosexuals were molested by an
adult homosexual. - Homosexuals had a domineering opposite-sex
parent. - Homosexual earn less money than heterosexuals
12In order to encourage achievement motivation in
the classroom, students should be taught to
attribute their good grades to
- Their own hard work
- their own high level of intelligence.
- the easy nature of most academic tasks.
- their teachers' generous grading standards.
- their parents effective supervision of their
study time.
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14Mark's intrinsic motivation to play baseball in
college is most likely to be reduced when his
attention is focused on
- mastering the physical skills necessary to play
effectively. - learning the essential rules of the game.
- developing the comradery with fellow players
necessary for effective teamwork. - playing well enough to secure an athletic
scholarship. - engaging in entertaining practice drills that
prepare him for competitive play.
15People who are high in achievement motivation
prefer ________ tasks people who are low in
achievement motivation prefer ________ tasks.
- very difficult very easy
- moderately difficult very easy or very difficult
- very easy or moderately difficult very difficult
- very difficult or very easy moderately difficult
- Very difficult moderately difficult
16Jenny loves skydiving. It would be most difficult
to explain Jennys behavior according to
- Maslows hierarchy of needs
- Push-pull theory
- Arousal theory
- Drive-reduction theory
- Achievement theory
17When asked why he wants to become a doctor, Tom
says, Because Ive always liked biology and
being a doctor will allow me to make a good
salary to take care of my family. His answer is
most consistent with which of the following
theories of motivation?
- Drive Reduction
- Incentive
- Hierarchy of Needs
- Arousal
- Instinct
18According to the Yerkes-Dodson model, when facing
a difficult challenge, which level of arousal
would probably lead to the best outcome?
- A very low level
- A moderately low level
- A moderate level
- A moderately high level
- A very high level
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20Carl is stranded on a deserted island. He spends
his day looking for fresh water. His desire to
find water would be considered a
- Drive
- Need
- Want
- Drive reduction trait
- Both 1 and 2
21Researchers argue Maslows Hierarchy of Needs for
this main reason
- The pyramid is backwards with physiological needs
being least important - We dont always place out highest priority on
meeting lower-level needs - His research was based on Freudian principles
- He borrowed his research from other humanist
thinkers - Both 3 and 4
22When researchers destroyed the lateral
hypothalamus of lab rats what was the outcome?
- Increased hunger
- Decreased aggression
- Increased elation
- Decreased hunger
- Increased playfulness
23Carl has been exercising and eating healthy
regularly for two years. His body weight has
stayed within 5 lbs of 200lbs. What physiological
term best describes what Carl is experiencing?
- Basal Metabolic rate
- Set Point
- Hypothalamus regulation
- Cellular regulation
- Palatability
24Which of the following statements is correct?
- Men choose less potential mates than women
- Women enjoy men who have dated more women
- Women are more selective in the mating process
- Men are more selective in the mating process
- Both men and women are equally selective in the
mating process
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