Motivation
An organism is motivated to complete a task because they are biologically programmed to do so?
What is Instinct Theory?
During which stage of sleep do EEGs reveal K complexes and sleep spindles?
What is Stage 2?
If told a drug is a downer, new users often interpret their bodily sensations as depression.
What is Two Factor Theory?
An event that threatens or challenges us
What is a stressor?
When Alexus traveled to another country, she experienced jet lag and had trouble adjusting to the new time zone. Alexus’ experience is most likely linked to which of the following concepts?
What is Circadian Rhythms?
Drive-Reduction Theory states that our bodies always try return to a normal resting state, known as:
What is homeostasis?
During which stage(s) of sleep do most dreams occur?
What is a REM?
An emotional-arousing stimulus is simultaneously routed to the cortex and to the sympathetic nervous system.
What is Cannon-Bard Theory?
A chemical released during the fight or flight stage of stress.
What is Epinephrine?
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?
Brian joined a run club because he has anxiety and running helps reduce his anxiety level and make him feel calm and relaxed?
What is Drive reduction Theory?
What is the name of the 24-hour long biological rhythms?
What is Circadian Rhythms?
people don't cry because they feel sad. Rather, people feel sad because they cry
What is James-Lange Theory?
The long term chemical adrenal glands send out when stress doesn't stop
What is cortisol?
Although he finds it to be difficult and not much fun, Tomas puts in long hours practicing field hockey in the hope of getting an athletic scholarship to college. This best illustrates the idea of
What is extrinsic motivation?
Taking AP Psychology because you are genuinely interested in the course would mean that you are primarily motivated by:
What is intrinsic motivation?
what suggests that dreams are the result of random neural activity in the brain
What is Activation Synthesis Theory?
DAILY DOUBLE
These are the 7 basic universal emotions
The third stage in the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
What is the Exhaustion Stage?
During the night, Alicia stops breathing repeatedly, frequently gasps for air, and snores loudly at regular intervals. Alicia is most likely suffering from which of the following conditions?
What is sleep apnea?
Albert has test anxiety and as a result does not perform well on exams. His psychologist provided him with several breathing techniques to use before he takes a test which will reduce his level of excitement in order to optimize his performance.
What is Arousal Theory?
A chemical substance that binds to and activates certain receptors on cells, causing a biological response. Oxycodone, morphine, heroin, fentanyl, methadone, and endorphins are all examples
What is an agonist?
This piece was added to the Shachter-Singer theory to give it the nickname "The Two-Factor Theory"
What is the cognitive appraisal/label?
Chronic stress can cause many health problems, including:
What is Heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, headaches, mental health issues
Sawyer is talking to her friend Maya about how nervous she is for an upcoming test. Maya tells Sawyer that it is good to be nervous for the test. She explains that as long as her nervousness is not debilitating, it will help her perform well. Maya’s explanation is most consistent with which of the following concepts?
What is Yerke-Dodson Law?