Theories of Motivation
This type of motivation occurs when someone studies because they enjoy learning the material.
What is intrinsic motivation?
You are walking in the woods and see a bear. Your heart begins to race and your hands shake. You then interpret these physical changes as fear.
What is the James-Lange theory?
A child who recently got a new baby sibling begins wetting the bed again after previously being potty trained.
What is regression?
The Rorschach inkblots are what kind of personality test?
What is projective test?
Benito’s father says that if Benito finishes his homework, they can go out for pizza. Benito, who hates doing homework, finishes quickly because he is excited to get pizza. The scenario can be best explained through which of the following?
What is incentive Theory?
The maintenance of a steady internal state of an individual. An example of this would be a temperature.
What is homeostasis?
A person feels nervous and their heart races at the same time before giving a presentation.
What is the Cannon-Bard theory?
It is typical for the person who is most difficult to convince in an argument to say that everyone else is stubborn.
What is projection?
A person who believes they are capable of finishing a difficult project is more likely to succeed because their confidence motivates their behavior. They have a high what?
What is self efficacy?
Chuck asked Jane out on a date and he offered her two possible options—to see a movie or to go ice skating. Jane felt a bit stressed about making the decision because she liked both activities. Which of the following conflicts was Jane experiencing?
What is approach-approach conflict?
A student performs best on tests when they feel somewhat alert but not overly anxious. When their stress level becomes extremely high, their performance decreases.
What is the Yerkes-Dodson law?
A person’s heart is pounding at a concert. They label the feeling as excitement because they are surrounded by friends and music.
What is the Two Factor Theory?
Mary had secretly disliked her mother since she was a young child. As these feeling aroused, Mary usually tells friends that she lover her mother very much.
What is Reaction Formation?
A psychologist studies how a person's behavior is influenced by both their thoughts and their environment.
What is Social-cognitive perspective?
Danielle was laid off from her job six months ago and has been unsuccessful at finding a new one. The income from her long hours of temp work barely covers her bills. She has begun to have frequent cold and flu symptoms and has become depressed. Danielle is most likely in the stage of Hans Selye’s general adaptation syndrome known as
What is exhaustion?
Alexis just finished the LA Marathon and has started to overheat after crossing the finish line. She immediately begins drinking water and sitting in the shade so her body can return to a balanced internal state. What theory is being demonstrated?
What is the Drive-reduction theory?
Someone receives an ugly sweater as a gift but smiles and says thank you instead of showing disappointment.
What is Display rules?
The high school teacher was criticized by the principal for having a disruptive class. When the teacher got home that night, he argued with his wife and kicked the dog.
What is displacement?
A researcher measures personality by asking participants to rate statements such as “I enjoy trying new things” or “I like to stay organized.” What theory is being examined?
What is the trait theory?
Andrene is having difficulties with her roommate. Andrene goes directly to her roommate to see if they can work things out. What coping strategy did they utilize?
What is Problem-focused coping?
Jordan is offered a high-paying job in another city, but accepting the job would mean moving far away from family and friends. What conflict are they experiencing?
What is approach-avoidance conflict?
According to this theory, positive emotions like joy and love help people develop stronger social connections and coping skills over time.
What is the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Emotion?
After getting rejected from a college, a student says, “That school wasn’t even that good anyway.”
What is rationalization?
A student is very organized, responsible, and always turns assignments in on time. What trait is being demonstrated?
What is conscientiousness?
According to the psychodynamic perspective, which of the following processes best explains why people use defense mechanisms?
what is protect the ego?