Chapter 6 Psychology Test

Question 1

The Yerkes-Dodson Law (p_^)

Answer 1

The relationship between optimal arousal and performance.
(Performance increases with physical and mental arousal) (if arousal level are too high the performance will decrease)

Question 2

Psychological signs of stress (5)

Answer 2

slowed thinking, poor judgement, difficulty making decisions, worrying, and inability to relax.

Question 3

Emotional signs of stress (d.a.a.i)

Answer 3

depression, anxiety, agitation, and irritability

Question 4

Physiological signs of stress

Answer 4

aches and pains, diarrhea/constipation, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat.

Question 5

Behavioural signs of stress

Answer 5

disruption to diet, sleep, social activity, and meeting responsibilities, and possible drug and alcohol use.

Question 6

Abraham Maslow (Father of…)

Answer 6

Father of humanistic psychology

Question 7

Abraham Maslow’s theory

Answer 7

motivation to grow and progress through physical and psychological steps to reach self-actualization.

Question 8

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs (5) (p-n.s-n.b.e.s-a)

Answer 8

Physiological Needs, Safety Needs, Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization. (people are motivated to grow towards self-actualization)

Question 9

Social Motivation Needs (4) (a.a.i.p)

Answer 9

Need for achievement, affiliation, intimacy, and power

Question 10

Motivation Definition + 2 parts

Answer 10

an inner state and process that arouses, directs, maintains, and terminates behaviour. Can be intrinsic or extrinsic.

Question 11

Instincts (person)

Answer 11

William McDougal

Question 12

Drive Reduction Theory (person)

Answer 12

Clark Hull

Question 13

Where does motivation come from (perspectives) (b.b.h)

Answer 13

biological, behavioural, and humanistic perspectives

Question 14

Biological perspective on motivation (i.d.n)

Answer 14

instincts, drives, and needs.

Question 15

Behavioural perspective on motivation (ef-r&c)

Answer 15

external forces, rewards, and consequences

Question 16

humanistic perspective on motivation (*)

Answer 16

intrinsic human need to grow and achieve

Question 17

Self-Actualization

Answer 17

fulfill ones potential through self awareness, knowledge, and creativity

Question 18

Emotions (biblical perspective)

Answer 18

part of our God-likeness, sin corrupts every emotion, through Jesus our emotions are changed and renewed

Question 19

Emotions ( \ )

Answer 19

both physical and psychological processes. Influence thoughts and behaviours (thoughts and behaviours influence emotions too)

Question 20

2 parts to emotions (sf.pr)

Answer 20

subjective feelings and physiological responses

Question 21

Paul Ekman

Answer 21

his study of emotions, facial expressions, and lying. 6 basic emotions that are biological.

Question 22

Ekman’s 6 emotions (a.d.f.h.s.s)

Answer 22

anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise. (all had facial expressions)

Question 23

James-Lange Theory 0_0

Answer 23

body triggers the experience of emotions. (seeing a bear triggers automatic physical responses)

Question 24

Cannon-Bard Theory (other name) (C.T.E)

Answer 24

Central Theory of Emotions

Question 25

Cannon-Bard Theory

Answer 25

the physical and conscious experience of an emotion both originate in the Thalamus. (thalamus receives sensory about the bear and creates the experience of fear to the limbic system which triggers the physical response)

Question 26

Thalamus

Answer 26

involved in receiving and relaying sensory information

Question 27

Cognitive Theories of Emotion (+)

Answer 27

physical and cognitive processes work together

Question 28

4 Signs of Stress (p.e.p.b)

Answer 28

Psychological, Emotional, Physiological, and Behavioural

Question 29

Holmes and Rahe | |

Answer 29

created the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)

Question 30

William McDougal + instincts

Answer 30

human behaviour was not intentional but instead played from about 10,000 instinctive behaviours

Question 31

Clark Hull

Answer 31

biological needs are the primary motivator of human behaviour. Organisms seek biological balance

Question 32

Arousal Theory

Answer 32

drive to obtain our optimal state of arousal.

Question 33

Freudian Psychodynamic Perspective

Answer 33

human motivation came from instinctive in-born forces. Everything we do comes from our aggression and sensual pleasure.

Question 34

Robert Sternberg <3

Answer 34

proposed a triangle model explaining love (intimacy, passion, and commitment)

Question 35

Essay: Christian friend needs counsel + Christ centred approach.

Answer 35

1 Chronicles 16:11 (seek the LORD), 1 Peter 5:7 (give anxiety to God), Psalm 32:8/Psalm 73:24 (God giving counsel)