Which example best demonstrates homeostasis?

Sweating to cool down on a hot day

What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law state?

Performance is best at moderate arousal too much/little hinders performance

Which scenario follows the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

A student performs poorly on a test due to extreme anxiety

What does the evolutionary approach to motivation emphasize?

Instincts that help with survival and reproduction

Which is an example of preferential looking?

A baby staring longer at a patterned image than a plain one

What does the James-Lange theory propose?

Emotions come from physiological arousal first

Which is an example of synaptic pruning?

A child losing neural connections that aren't frequently used

What is intrinsic motivation?

Motivation driven by internal satisfaction

What is the crisis in trust vs. mistrust?

Learning whether the world is a safe and reliable place

What does the drive reduction theory suggest

Motivation arises from the need to maintain homeostasis

Which of the following is an example of a sensitive period?

A child learning language more easily before age five

What is assimilation in Piaget's theory?

Incorporating new information into existing schemas

Which example follows Maslow's Hierarchy?

Person focuses on building relationships only after securing food/shelter

Which of the following is an example of object permanence?

A baby searching for a toy hidden under a blanket

Which example supports the facial feedback hypothesis?

Smiling making a person feel happier

Which example best demonstrates the hedonic treadmill?

Wins the lottery but returns to their usual level of happiness after awhile

Which of the following is a teratogen?

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy

What is a key feature of emerging adulthood?

Identity exploration and instability

Which is an example of the fetal stage?

The baby responding to sound in the womb

Which of the following is an example of autonomy?

Choosing a career path based on personal passion

What is a sign stimulus?

A trigger in the environment that activates an instinct

What does the nature vs. nurture debate examine?

Whether genes/environment influence development more

Which of the following is a symptom of FASD?

Facial deformities and cognitive impairments

The body's tendency to maintain a balanced state

Substances that harm prenatal development

What is preferential looking?

A baby's tendency to look at more interesting stimuli longer

Which scenario demonstrates both nature and nurture?

A child with musical parents becoming a talented musician

Which describes reduced lateralization in aging?

The brain using both hemispheres more equally

Which is an example of generativity vs. stagnation?

A middle-aged person mentoring younger individuals

Which of the following is an example of an instinctual behavior?

A baby automatically sucking when something touches its lips

Which is an example of development?

A child learning to talk as an old person losses memory

What happens during early brain development?

The brain overproduces synaptic connections before pruning unused ones

Which of the following is an example of a sign stimulus?

A fish attacking anything red during mating season

What is a sensitive period in development?

A time when a person is most vulnerable to certain experiences

Which of the following follows the Cannon-Bard theory?

Feeling fear and experiencing a racing heart at the same time

What does the facial feedback hypothesis suggest?

Facial expressions influence emotions

What is the hedonic treadmill?

Tendency to return to a baseline level of happiness after pos/neg events

What are the three key elements of Self-Determination Theory?

Competence, Relatedness, Autonomy

What is the Moro reflex?

A baby spreading their arms and legs when startled

Which of the following demonstrates drive reduction?

Drinking water to satisfy thirst

The process that initiates, directs, and sustains behavior toward a goal

Which of the following demonstrates the rooting reflex?

A newborn baby turning their head toward a touch on their cheek

What is an example of motivation?

Studying hard for an exam to achieve a good grade

Which describes secure attachment?

A child who explores but returns to caregiver for comfort

What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

A theory stating that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs

Set of disorders caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy

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1
Which example best demonstrates homeostasis?
Buying a car
Feeling anxious before a presentation
Studying to pass an exam
Sweating to cool down on a hot day
2
What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law state?
Performance is best at moderate arousal too much/little hinders performance
Performance is not affected by arousal levels
High stress always leads to success
Low arousal is best for all tasks
3
Which scenario follows the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
A runner performs best when completely exhausted
A student performs poorly on a test due to extreme anxiety
A musician performs best when half asleep
A person procrastinates until the last minute
4
What does the evolutionary approach to motivation emphasize?
The impact of peer pressure
Only learned behaviors
Instincts that help with survival and reproduction
The role of money in motivation
5
Which is an example of preferential looking?
A baby ignoring a new object
A baby staring longer at a patterned image than a plain one
A child watching a cartoon
A teenager reading a book
6
What does the James-Lange theory propose?
Emotions come from physiological arousal first
Emotions and arousal happen at the same time
Thinking causes emotions
Emotions are unrelated to body reactions
7
Which is an example of synaptic pruning?
An adult learning a new skill
A newborn's brain doubling in size
A toddler saying their first word
A child losing neural connections that aren't frequently used
8
What is intrinsic motivation?
The desire to please others
Motivation driven by internal satisfaction
The need for social approval
Motivation based only on rewards
9
What is the crisis in trust vs. mistrust?
Learning language
Establishing independence
Developing problem-solving skills
Learning whether the world is a safe and reliable place
10
What does the drive reduction theory suggest
Motivation is unrelated to needs
Only external rewards influence motivation
Motivation arises from the need to maintain homeostasis
All motivation is learned
11
What are the three stages of prenatal development in order?
Fetal, Germinal, Embryonic
Germinal, Fetal, Embryonic
Germinal, Embryonic, Fetal
Embryonic, Germinal, Fetal
12
Which of the following is an example of a sensitive period?
An elderly person adjusting to retirement
A teenager choosing a college
A child learning language more easily before age five
A toddler showing attachment to a caregiver
13
What is assimilation in Piaget's theory?
Ignoring new experiences
Incorporating new information into existing schemas
Adjusting old schemas to fit new experiences
Forgetting information
14
Which example follows Maslow's Hierarchy?
A worker skipping meals to get a promotion
Person focuses on building relationships only after securing food/shelter
A child choosing self-actualization over food
A person ignoring safety to pursue wealth
15
Which of the following is an example of object permanence?
A baby searching for a toy hidden under a blanket
A teenager solving a math problem
A baby waving goodbye
A toddler running
16
What system controls the flight-or-flight response?
The sympathetic nervous system
The endocrine system
The immune system
The digestive system
17
Which example supports the facial feedback hypothesis?
Smiling making a person feel happier
A person frowning but feeling joyful
A neutral face causing intense emotion
Laughing only when forced to
18
Which example best demonstrates the hedonic treadmill?
Wins the lottery but returns to their usual level of happiness after awhile
A child experiencing only positive emotion
Person permanently happy after getting a promotion
Someone who is always sad
19
Which of the following is a teratogen?
A balanced diet
Taking prenatal vitamins
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Regular exercise
20
What is a key feature of emerging adulthood?
Settling into a stable career
Experiencing cognitive decline
Identity exploration and instability
Retirement planning
21
Which is an example of the fetal stage?
The sperm meeting the egg
The formation of a zygote
The baby responding to sound in the womb
The baby developing major organs like the heart
22
Which of the following is an example of autonomy?
Choosing a career path based on personal passion
Feeling forced into a job
Doing homework for reward
Following social norms without questioning
23
What is a sign stimulus?
A learned behavior
A trigger in the environment that activates an instinct
A form of cognitive motivation
A response to rewards
24
What is development?
Only growth
none
Only decline
Both growth and decline
25
What does the nature vs. nurture debate examine?
Whether intelligence is fixed
If nutrition affects emotions
Whether personality is determined by astrology
Whether genes/environment influence development more
26
Which of the following is a symptom of FASD?
Faster language development
A stronger immune system
Increased intelligence
Facial deformities and cognitive impairments
27
What is homeostasis?
The need for external rewards
The body's tendency to maintain a balanced state
A learned behavior
A state of extreme emotional excitement
28
What are teratogens?
Healthy nutrients for fetal growth
Hormones that control puberty
Substances that harm prenatal development
Reflexes in newborns
29
What is preferential looking?
A child's inability to mimic facial expressions
A baby reacting to loud noises
A teenager recognizing friends in a crowd
A baby's tendency to look at more interesting stimuli longer
30
Which scenario demonstrates both nature and nurture?
A student studying for a test
A child with musical parents becoming a talented musician
A person's eye color changing due to their environment
A baby speaking full sentences at birth
31
Which method is commonly used to measure physiological arousal?
Polygraph test
SAT exam
Handwriting analysis
IQ test
32
Which describes reduced lateralization in aging?
The brain using both hemispheres more equally
A teenager multitasking
A person losing all memory
A child learning to walk
33
Which is an example of generativity vs. stagnation?
A child learning to read
A young adult starting college
A teenager questioning their identity
A middle-aged person mentoring younger individuals
34
Which of the following is an example of an instinctual behavior?
A person choosing a career based on salary
A baby automatically sucking when something touches its lips
A toddler throwing a tantrum
A student studying for a test
35
Which is an example of development?
A newborn blinking in response to light
A child learning to talk as an old person losses memory
A student taking a test
A dog learning a new trick
36
What happens during early brain development?
Neurons multiply indefinitely
The brain stops growing after infancy
The brain overproduces synaptic connections before pruning unused ones
Brain development is fixed at birth
37
Which of the following is an example of a sign stimulus?
A child studying to get good grades
A fish attacking anything red during mating season
A teenager choosing to diet
A dog playing fetch for fun
38
What is a sensitive period in development?
A period when development is complete
The final stage of development
A phase of permanent change
A time when a person is most vulnerable to certain experiences
39
Which of the following follows the Cannon-Bard theory?
Laughing without any emotional reaction
Feeling emotion but not showing any physical response
Feeling fear and experiencing a racing heart at the same time
Crying first, then feeling sadness
40
What does the facial feedback hypothesis suggest?
Facial muscles have no role in emotion
Emotion causes expression but not vice versa
Emotions are independent of expressions
Facial expressions influence emotions
41
What is the hedonic treadmill?
A system for tracking emotions
A method for increasing happiness permanently
Tendency to return to a baseline level of happiness after pos/neg events
A personality trait
42
What are the three key elements of Self-Determination Theory?
Money, Power, Fame
Competence, Relatedness, Autonomy
Rewards, Punishment, Peer Pressure
Intelligence, Self-Esteem, Hard Work
43
What is the Moro reflex?
A baby sucking when something touches their lips
A baby grasping a caregiver's finger
A baby spreading their arms and legs when startled
A baby sleeping when held upright
44
Which of the following demonstrates drive reduction?
Drinking water to satisfy thirst
Volunteering to help others
Going for a jog just for fun
Choosing a college major based on salary
45
What is motivation?
The process that initiates, directs, and sustains behavior toward a goal
A random impulse
An involuntary reflex
The tendency to procrastinate
46
Which of the following demonstrates the rooting reflex?
A newborn baby turning their head toward a touch on their cheek
A child jumping
A baby crying when hungry
A toddler clapping
47
What is an example of motivation?
Eating without feeling hungry
Studying hard for an exam to achieve a good grade
Sleeping due to exhaustion
Blinking when dust enters the eye
48
Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?
Reading a book out of curiosity
Studying to earn a scholarship
Painting for personal enjoyment
Running because it feels good
49
Which describes secure attachment?
A child who explores but returns to caregiver for comfort
A child showing inconsistent attachment behavior
A child who avoids their caregiver
A baby crying when left alone but not seeking comfort when reunited
50
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
A system where people always prioritize emotions over survival
A theory stating that basic needs must be met before higher-level needs
A set of unchangeable instincts
A theory suggesting money is the only motivation
51
What is FASD?
A genetic disorder
A condition that improves brain development
Set of disorders caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy
A type of malnutrition
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What did Harlow's monkey experiment demonstrate?
Attachment is based purely on genetics
Infants prefer comfort over nourishment
Monkeys do not form attachments
Food is the only requirement for attachment

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