Chapter 5- motivation, emotion, and stress

Question 1

Yerkes Dodson law

Answer 1

Bell curve with arousal and performance

Question 2

Maslows hierarchy of needs (bottom to top)

Answer 2

Physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self actualization

Can’t go to the next one till the previous one is completed

Question 3

Self determination theory

Answer 3

3 universal needs

1. Autonomy (need to be in control of ones actions and ideas)
2. Competence (need to complete/excel in difficult tasks)
3. Relatedness (need to feel accepted and wanted in relationships)

Question 4

Opponent process theory

Answer 4

When a drug is taken repeatedly the body will attempt to counteract the effects of the drug by changing its physiology (explains continuous drug use and tolerance)

Question 5

3 elements of emotion

Answer 5

Physiological
Behavioral
Cognitive

Question 6

Limbic system is made up of…

Answer 6

FATHSHCC
PLAYS LARGE ROLE IN MOTIVATION AND EMOTION  
fornix 
Amygdala
Thalamus 
Hypothalamus 
Septal nucleus 
Hippocampus 
Parts of Cerebral Cortex

Question 7

Seeking homeostasis to reduce an uncomfortable internal state is associated with which motivational theory?

Answer 7

Drive reduction theory

Question 8

A person with high left frontal lobe activity is most likely experiencing which emotion?

Answer 8

Happiness

Question 9

Determination of intensity and risk of a stressor occurs during which states of stress appraisal

Answer 9

Secondary appraisal only