Freud
Operates on the pleasure principle. Demands instant gratification with no regard for future consequences
Id
Someone who finds themselves bored too often may take up the activity of skydiving for the adrenaline rush. What motivation theory explains this new hobby?
Arousal Theory
The goal of humanism is to become _________.
self-actualized
We tend to view ourselves more favorably or blame others for our failures
self-serving bias
The social-cognitive approach to personality was created by _______.
Albert Bandura
Believed your personality was shaped primarily during _____________.
Childhood
Many people have a fear of heights which is a survival mechanism. What motivation theory explains this desire to avoid dangerous heights?
Instinct Theory
positive
You are in the cafeteria and you spill some juice while you are drinking it and you start to think everyone is going to see and look at your spill and laugh and talk about it, but no one really notices
spotlight effect
Self-__________ is the feelings of our own self worth while self-__________ is our feelings about how competent we are to complete a task.
Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Which defense mechanism is this:
I am missing a lot of shots at basketball recently so I start to make fun of my teammates each time they miss a shot.
Projection
Prioritizing survival needs first then social needs then the need for meaning is a motivational theory proposed by whom?
Abraham Maslow
Who is the other famous humanist psychologist other than Maslow?
Carl Rogers
facial expressions
Celina volunteers to host the sports rallies in the gym because she believes she is a good public speaker and will do a better job than others can. Bandura would say Celina has high self-_________ for public speaking.
Self-efficacy
The inkblot test uses the strategy of _________ to tap into your unconscious mind.
free association
You walk outside in the winter and you feel cold so you decide to put on a jacket. What motivation theory explains you desire to put the jacket on?
Drive-reduction theory
Rogers believed in _________ therapy which is supposed to help people develop self-awareness.
person-centered
In an ________ culture people perform actions to help themselves while in a ________ culture people perform actions that benefit the whole group.
Individualistic
Collectivism
The best predictor of ________ behaviors is _______ behavior patterns.
future
past
superego
ego
Incentive theory is a motivational theory that says people are motivated by ________________.
External rewards
Showing compassion towards people even when they have done something wrong; not judging a person based on their behavior or personal standards
Unconditional positive regard
What does each letter in the acronym OCEAN stand for?
Openness
Conscientiousness
Extroversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism
The idea that a persons behavior, environment, and personal factors all influence each other which motivates our actions
Reciprocal determinism