Motivation & Emotion AP Psychology

Drive Reduction Theory is seen in which of the following examples?

Choosing to go to college over work is a

is a psychological principle that states that performance improves with arousal, but only up to a certain point. I

In hunger, what is a set point?

In the James-Lange theory of Emotion, which of the following immediately precedes an emotion?

People from different cultures can recognize which facial expressions?

Intrinsic motivation occurs when

where someone attributes their own negative feelings or behaviors to another person.

Which one is a complex pattern of organized, unlearned behavior that is species-specific?

What are the two components of Shachter's Theory of Emotion?

How would drive reduction theory explain a person accepting a new job with a higher salary but that requires more work?

Which of the following situations poses an approach-approach conflict for a person who ONLY listens to rap?

Which of the following examples is NOT a primary drive?

display rules are social norms how people express their emotions. Can be verbal/ non-verbal, & can vary across cultures

According to the Cannon-Bard theory:

theory that humans' awareness of their own mortality motivates them to engage in behaviors and beliefs that buff

The Yerkes-Dodson law predicts that most people would perform an easy task best if they are at a

The belief that human emotions are universal is supported by

If you are thirsty, drinking Gatorade serves to reduce

the ___ at base of the brain.It plays a crucial role in regulating bodily functions by producing & releasing hormones. 

Displacement- a defense mechanism where people redirect negative emotions from their original source to a safer target. 

What does Shachter’s 2 factor theory state about the relationship between emotion & physiological reaction?

Which aspects of hunger are controlled by the lateral and ventromedial hypothalamus?

a lack of self-control, leading to impulsive behaviors and actions that may be inappropriate or socially unacceptable,

Sarah wants to buy tickets to a J. Cole concert, but she doesn’t have enough $. What kind of conflict does this pose

Mikal and Sydney are co-workers. After work, Mikal prefers to go home and read quietly, whereas Sydney is ready to party

Mika volunteers bc he loves giving back, Colin only does it because hes on probation. What does this show the diff btwn?

Why might intrinsic motivation be more advantageous than extrinsic motivation?

a personality trait individuals actively seek out novel & intense often involving some level of risk, to satisfy a need

If the lateral hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will

The _______ describes the relationship between arousal level, task difficulty, and efficiency of performance

If the ventromedial hypothalamus is destroyed, a rat will

a parent expressing love and support for their child even when they make mistakes, 

Push as to pull as _________ is to ___________.

Which theory would be most helpful for explaining why people are motivated to go skydiving?

 a widely used psychological test designed to assess personality traits and psychopathology.

 is a hormone produced primarily in the stomach that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite and food intake.