psychology quiz 9 example #75187

The process by which activities are started, directed, and continued so that physical or psychological needs or wants are met is called ________.

Extrinsic motivation is defined as the pursuit of an activity ________.

Sam is known to be the fastest worker in the mail room. He has worked in the mail room for only a short time, but prides himself on being competent and a quick learner. He often gets positive comments from coworkers and his boss, which helps to motivate him and has a positive effect as he continues to challenge himself at work. As a result of his efficient style, he is also given more freedom than other workers, as his boss is impressed by his ability to sort and organize mail. Sam is likely to be ________ motivated as he continues to challenge and push himself to perform even better each day.

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity ________.

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

The state of tension created by biological needs is called a(n) ________.

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called ________.

The Yerkes-Dodson Law says ______

Things that attract or lure people to action are ________.

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs is a higher order need than cognitive needs?

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in ________.

Which of the following shows a focus on the lowest of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy, which needs must be met first?

Which of the following is one of the three inborn and universal needs that help people gain a complete sense of self and whole, healthy relationships with others, according to the self-determination theory?

According to the self-determination theory of Ryan and Deci, the need of _______ , or the ability to master the challenges of life, is part of what helps a person gain a complete sense of self.

According to the self-determination theory of Ryan and Deci, the need of _______ is the need to feel a sense of belonging and connection in relationships with others.

________ is the term used to describe the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as ________.

________ occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors

________ is the optimal amount of stress that people need to promote health and well-being.

Which of the following is the term used to describe unpredictable, large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat?

The term hassles refers to________

An urgent demand or expectation for our behavior that comes from an outside source is called _______

A conflict in which a person must choose between two undesirable routes to a goal or goals is called ________.

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion

Which theory of emotion emphasizes the role of the thalamus?

Which theory maintains that emotion is caused by the interaction of physiological changes and the cognitive labeling of the reason for the physical reaction?

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages of the GTD method discussed in your chapter?