Ch 5 Motivation, Emotion, and Stress

Question 1

Adrenaline junkies have low levels of …. which leads to….

Answer 1

Mono Amine oxidase

High neurotransmitter levels

Question 2

Secondary drives in motivation

Answer 2

emotional, love, aggression

Question 3

Drive reduction theory

Answer 3

motivation is based on getting rid of uncomfortable state

Question 4

Maslow’s Hierarchy

Answer 4

Physiological
Safety
Love/Belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization

Question 5

Self determination theory (3)

Answer 5

Autonomy- be in control
Competence- do difficult things
Relatedness- feel accepted

Question 6

Opponent process theory

Answer 6

Body tries to counteract drug thats taken consistently and amps levels up

Question 7

Incentive theory

Answer 7

pursue rewards and avoid punishment

Question 8

Three elements of emotion

1. Physiological response
2. Behavioral response
3. cognitive response

Answer 8

SNS stimulates emotions
Physical response (face made)
Interpret results

Question 9

James lange theory of emotions

Answer 9

Stimulus –> physiological response –> cognitive labeling of emotion.

I must be angry because my skin is hot

Question 10

James lange theory of emotions

Answer 10

Stimulus –> physiological response –> cognitive labeling of emotion.

I farted. I feel my face blushing I must be embarrassed.

Question 11

Cannon-Bard Theory of emotion

Answer 11

Stimulus –> physiological arousal/feeling emotion –> Action

I see the psych patient charging me it makes me scared. I will respond.

Question 12

Schachter-Singer Theory

Answer 12

Arousal and labeling w/ context –> feel emotion

I am excited because 1. my heart is racing 2. other people are happy

Question 13

Schachter-Singer Theory

Answer 13

Arousal and labeling w/ context –> feel emotion

I am excited because 1. my heart is racing 2. other people are happy

Question 14

Amygdala

Answer 14

attention and fear
interpret facial expression
part of emotional memory

Question 15

ventromedial prefrontal cortex

Answer 15

control emotions and decision making

Question 16

Cognitive appraisal of stress
Primary appraisal
Secondary appraisal

Answer 16

Primary - Identify kind of stress

Secondary - Evaluate if capable of coping and intensity

Question 17

Stress conflict options

Answer 17

Approach-approach = choose between two goods
Avoidance-avoidance = choose between two bad
Approach-avoidance = Outcome could be good or bad

Question 18

Cortisols relationship with blood sugar

Answer 18

maintains a steady supply of blood sugar