Question 1

Once she became a professional basketball player making lots of money,Amy felt like playing was her job and was no longer fun.Despite this,she practices hard and was recently named to the All-Star team.It appears that her _____ motivation to play has been _____ by her salary.
A)intrinsic;increased
B)intrinsic;decreased
C)conscious;increased
D)extrinsic;decreased

Accepted Answer

Amy's motivation to play basketball was originally intrinsic, meaning she played because she loved it and found it enjoyable. However, once she began making a lot of money and it became her job, her motivation became extrinsic, meaning she was motivated by external factors (such as money). This type of motivation can actually decrease the enjoyment of an activity, which is what has happened to Amy. Therefore, her intrinsic motivation has decreased and her extrinsic motivation has increased.

Question 2

Day care centers that have implemented small fines when parents are tardy in picking up their children have reported that tardiness _____,MOST likely because the _____ motivation for being on time has been _____.
A)decreases;extrinsic;increased
B)decreases;intrinsic;increased
C)increases;extrinsic;reduced
D)increases;intrinsic;reduced

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because when small fines are implemented, the intrinsic motivation (internal desire) to be on time is reduced. Parents may feel less personally responsible for being on time since they can now compensate for their tardiness with money, leading to an increase in tardiness.

Question 3

When an action is easy,we tend to be more aware of _____ motivations.
A)general
B)specific
C)implicit
D)explicit

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an action is easy,we tend to...

Question 4

Research suggests that,all else being equal,_____ tend to be more powerful than are _____.
A)approach motivations;avoidance motivations
B)extrinsic motivations;intrinsic motivations
C)avoidance motivations;approach motivations
D)rewards;punishments

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that avoidance motivations (motivating factors that drive us to avoid negative outcomes) tend to be more powerful than approach motivations (motivating factors that drive us towards positive outcomes). This is because the potential negative consequences of not avoiding a threat are often perceived as more immediate or severe than the potential benefits of achieving a positive outcome.

Question 5

Parents decide to implement the following plan to reduce swearing in their two adolescent daughters.Each time a girl swears,she is fined a penny.Results from the motivation literature suggest that this strategy is likely to _____ because _____.
A)succeed;pennies add up to large fines over time
B)succeed;it provides an extrinsic reason not to swear
C)fail;it decreases the intrinsic reinforcement associated with saying swear words
D)fail;mild threats can actually increase the desirability of taboo behavior

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parents decide to implement the following plan...

Question 6

A business executive feels the need to win in everything he does,from his business deals,to his golf,and even with his romantic partners.The executive's behavior illustrates a(n):
A)biological drive.
B)need for achievement.
C)extrinsically motivated personality.
D)hierarchy of needs.

Accepted Answer

The executive's behavior suggests a need for achievement, which is a personality trait characterized by a strong desire to excel and succeed in competitive situations. The other options (biological drive, extrinsic motivation, and hierarchy of needs) do not adequately explain the executive's behavior in this context.

Question 7

A motivation of which we are aware is a(n):
A)extrinsic motivation.
B)conscious motivation.
C)need for achievement.
D)intrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

Conscious motivation refers to the motivations of which we are aware. It contrasts with unconscious motivations, which influence our behavior without our conscious awareness.

Question 8

Thematic Apperception Tests,in which participants are presented with drawings and asked to make up a story about each one,are used to study _____ motivation.
A)implicit
B)explicit
C)conscious
D)unconscious

Accepted Answer

Thematic Apperception Tests are used to study unconscious motivation, as the stories created by participants can reveal underlying thoughts, emotions, and desires that may not be consciously acknowledged.

Question 9

Modern psychological theory views pleasure as:
A)more important than is pain in motivating behavior.
B)existing independently of pain.
C)simply the absence of pain.
D)an unconscious motivating force for many behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modern psychological theory views pleasure as:
A)more important...

Question 10

Cynthia is a struggling actress who views each audition as a chance to be discovered and signed to a contract.Cynthia's behavior BEST illustrates _____ motivation.
A)avoidance
B)unconscious
C)approach
D)implicit

Accepted Answer

Cynthia's behavior of viewing auditions as a chance to be discovered and signed to a contract shows an approach motivation. This means that she is pursuing a positive outcome and striving to achieve success.

Question 11

When an action is difficult,we tend to be more aware of _____ motivations.
A)general
B)specific
C)implicit
D)explicit

Accepted Answer

When an action is difficult, we tend to focus on specific motivations that are directly related to that action, rather than general or implicit motivations. These specific motivations may include a desire for personal accomplishment or a sense of responsibility towards a particular goal.

Question 12

A rock guitarist no longer derives the same enjoyment from playing,although he recently launched a world tour with his band.His _____ motivation to play has been _____ by the fortune and fame of rock-and-roll.
A)intrinsic;decreased
B)intrinsic;increased
C)conscious;increased
D)extrinsic;decreased

Accepted Answer

The guitarist's intrinsic (internal) motivation to play has decreased because the external rewards (fortune and fame) have overshadowed the personal joy and satisfaction he used to find in playing music.

Question 13

A motivation of which we are unaware is a(n)_____ motivation.
A)unconscious
B)symbolic
C)dynamic
D)intrinsic

Accepted Answer

An unconscious motivation is a motivation that is not within our awareness.

Question 14

The motivation to solve worthwhile problems is termed:
A)extrinsic motivation.
B)intrinsic motivation.
C)need for achievement.
D)approach motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The motivation to solve worthwhile problems is...

Question 15

The motivation not to experience a negative outcome is termed:
A)avoidance motivation.
B)the need for achievement.
C)explicit motivation.
D)implicit motivation.

Accepted Answer

Avoidance motivation is the desire to avoid negative outcomes, such as failure or punishment. This differs from the need for achievement, which is a desire to attain positive outcomes or successes. Explicit motivation refers to motivations that are consciously aware and intentional, while implicit motivation is outside of conscious awareness.

Question 16

The motivation to experience positive outcomes is termed:
A)explicit motivation.
B)the need for achievement.
C)approach motivation.
D)implicit motivation.

Accepted Answer

Approach motivation refers to the desire to experience positive outcomes or rewards. Explicit motivation refers to goals or drives that are consciously chosen, while implicit motivation involves unconscious desires or needs. The need for achievement specifically relates to the drive to accomplish difficult goals.

Question 17

Some school districts across the United States are considering paying children to attend school.This strategy is likely to _____ because it makes an _____ activity into an _____ activity.
A)succeed;intrinsic;extrinsic
B)succeed;extrinsic;intrinsic
C)fail;extrinsic;intrinsic
D)fail;intrinsic;extrinsic

Accepted Answer

This strategy is likely to fail because it turns an activity that should be intrinsically motivated (attending school for the sake of learning) into an extrinsically motivated one (attending school for money).

Question 18

Research has shown that _____ threats of punishment for a behavior may actually increase _____ motivation to engage in that behavior.
A)intrinsic;intrinsic
B)intrinsic;extrinsic
C)extrinsic;intrinsic
D)extrinsic;extrinsic

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic threats of punishment, such as external consequences or rewards, may actually increase intrinsic motivation to engage in a behavior. This phenomenon is known as the overjustification effect, where external rewards or punishments can undermine internal motivation and reduce the enjoyment or interest in an activity, making it seem like something that is done only for the external reward or punishment.

Question 19

Jerome is a professional basketball player who plays the game extremely hard because he is terrified of failing and losing his starting job.Jerome's behavior BEST illustrates:
A)avoidance motivation.
B)the need for achievement.
C)approach motivation.
D)implicit motivation.

Accepted Answer

Jerome's behavior is best described as avoidance motivation because he is driven by the fear of failing and losing his starting job, indicating he is motivated to avoid negative outcomes rather than pursuing positive ones.

Question 20

The need for achievement is classified as a(n)_____ motivation.
A)extrinsic
B)intrinsic
C)conscious
D)unconscious

Accepted Answer

The answer of The need for achievement is classified as...

Quiz 8: Emotion and Motivation-Part A

Once she became a professional basketball player making lots of money,Amy felt like playing was her job and was no longer fun.Despite this,she practices hard and was recently named to the All-Star team.It appears that her _ motivation to play has been _ by her salary.

Day care centers that have implemented small fines when parents are tardy in picking up their children have reported that tardiness ___,MOST likely because the _ motivation for being on time has been ___.

When an action is easy,we tend to be more aware of _____ motivations.

Research suggests that,all else being equal,_ tend to be more powerful than are _.

Parents decide to implement the following plan to reduce swearing in their two adolescent daughters.Each time a girl swears,she is fined a penny.Results from the motivation literature suggest that this strategy is likely to _ because _.

A business executive feels the need to win in everything he does,from his business deals,to his golf,and even with his romantic partners.The executive's behavior illustrates a(n) :

A motivation of which we are aware is a(n) :

Thematic Apperception Tests,in which participants are presented with drawings and asked to make up a story about each one,are used to study _____ motivation.

Modern psychological theory views pleasure as:

Cynthia is a struggling actress who views each audition as a chance to be discovered and signed to a contract.Cynthia's behavior BEST illustrates _____ motivation.

When an action is difficult,we tend to be more aware of _____ motivations.

A rock guitarist no longer derives the same enjoyment from playing,although he recently launched a world tour with his band.His _ motivation to play has been _ by the fortune and fame of rock-and-roll.

A motivation of which we are unaware is a(n) _____ motivation.

The motivation to solve worthwhile problems is termed:

The motivation not to experience a negative outcome is termed:

The motivation to experience positive outcomes is termed:

Some school districts across the United States are considering paying children to attend school.This strategy is likely to ___ because it makes an _ activity into an ___ activity.

Research has shown that _ threats of punishment for a behavior may actually increase _ motivation to engage in that behavior.

Jerome is a professional basketball player who plays the game extremely hard because he is terrified of failing and losing his starting job.Jerome's behavior BEST illustrates:

The need for achievement is classified as a(n) _____ motivation.