Question 1

According to the glucostatic theory,the level of __________ is a primary control mechanism for the regulation of hunger.

Accepted Answer

glucose in the blood

Question 2

Many schools offer free breakfast and lunch to those children living in poverty,a practice that Maslow would support,yet many studies reveal that these students still suffer academically.What might be holding these children back?

Accepted Answer

Both A and C are correct.

Question 3

An external goal or motivation that has the capacity to affect behavior is referred to as

Accepted Answer

extrinsic.

Question 4

What aspect of motivation do token economies primarily affect?

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic

Question 5

According to Maslow,__________ are the most fundamental and must get satisfied first.

Accepted Answer

physiological needs
% correct 86 a = 12 b = 86 c = 1 d = 0 r = .36

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the drive reduction theory?

Accepted Answer

Certain drives can help us adjust our levels of psychological homeostasis in the way we want.

Question 7

Who is NOT being driven by extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Kira,who enjoys running marathons for the challenge

Question 8

The fact that we always expect rewards for performing a task can best be explained by

Accepted Answer

the contrast effect.

Question 9

Some evidence exists suggesting that rewards may __________ intrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

undermine

Question 10

A lab rat had part of its hypothalamus destroyed.The rat seems to have lost all interest in food and won't eat even when food is available.It would appear that part of the __________ has been destroyed.

Accepted Answer

lateral hypothalamus

Question 11

Studies suggest that people are more likely to be immersed in a task and enjoy it the best when they are told

Accepted Answer

they will not be offered anything after completing the task.

Question 12

__________ have to be satisfied first,according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs

Question 13

According to drive reduction theory,who is likely to be the most motivated?

Accepted Answer

Arnold,who is thirsty

Question 14

Daniel works hard this semester because he needs to pass all his courses to graduate in time.This is one example of

Accepted Answer

extrinsic motivation.

Question 15

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law,performance is highest when arousal is

Accepted Answer

moderate.

Question 16

Dr.Addle has implanted an electrode in the hypothalamus of a rat.When the rat's brain is electrically stimulated,the rat stops eating.The electrode is most likely activating the

Accepted Answer

ventromedial hypothalamus.

Question 17

Before entering first grade,little Mina used to love to read books.Once school started,her teacher began a program to motivate her students to read.She began to give stars to those children who finished a new book.As a result,Mina no longer reads while she is at home.What has likely occurred?

Accepted Answer

Mina's intrinsic motivation decreased.

Question 18

Studies on the Yerkes-Dodson law suggest that people are more likely to perform the best when working on

Accepted Answer

a more complex task.

Question 19

The Yerkes-Dodson law describes an inverted U-shaped relationship between __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

arousal; performance
% correct 90 a = 1 b = 1 c = 90 d = 8 r = .30

Question 20

The fact that people living in poverty are less likely to pursue their dreams can best be explained by the

Accepted Answer

hierarchy of needs theory.

Quiz 9: Emotion and Motivation