Unit 7

Question 1

Evolutionary/Instinct theory

Answer 1

Genetic programming leads to natural motivations

Question 2

Drive reduction theory

Answer 2

Motivated by psychological needs that create drive
Trying to reach homeostasis

Question 3

Incentive

Answer 3

External motivator

Question 4

Optimum Arousal Theory

Answer 4

Some tasks are better performed at specific levels of arousal
Level of arousal contributes to motivation

Question 5

Yerdeks law

Answer 5

Peak level of performance with moderate level of arousal.

Question 6

Self actualization

Answer 6

Being the best version of you

Question 7

Self transcendence

Answer 7

Doing things for the sake of others

Question 8

Manslow heirarchy
Phillip Sat Lonely Because Sara Screwed Steve

Answer 8

Self transcendence/actualization
Self esteem
Love/belonging
Safety
Physiological

Question 9

Set point

Answer 9

The body likes to hover around its “preferred” weight

Question 10

Basal Metabolic Rate

Answer 10

Number of calories burned as you performs basic life-sustaining functions

Question 11

Masters and Johnson
studied

Answer 11

The sexual response cycle
Excitement plateau orgasm resolution

Question 12

Affiliation

Answer 12

engagement in positive social interactions with other individuals
(Survival benifit)

Question 13

James Lange theory

Answer 13

Stimulus -> Arousal -> Emotion

Question 14

Cannon Bard

Answer 14

Emotion
Stimulus->
Arousal

Question 15

Schachter Singer 2 Factor Theory

Answer 15

Stimulus -> Arousal -> Appraisal-> Emotion

Question 16

Lazarus

Answer 16

Cognitive appraisal defines our emotions

Question 17

Ledoux and Zajonc

Answer 17

Some embodied responses can happen without cognitive appraisal

Question 18

High Road

Answer 18

Conscious thinking occurs before emotion

Question 19

Low road (Ledoux)

Answer 19

Neural shortcut/Stimulus goes directly to amygdala
conscious awareness doesn’t occur until after emotional response

Question 20

What does the Autonomic NS do in emotion

Answer 20

Sympathetic releases hormones to mobilize (adrenaline/norepinephrine)
Parasympathetic gradually calms body after crisis

Question 21

Left frontal lobe has higher association to

Answer 21

Positive feelings and motivation

Question 22

Most communication occurs through

Answer 22

Tone, facial expressions,and body language

Question 23

Duchenne Smile

Answer 23

A fake, shorter smile

Question 24

Ekman

Answer 24

-Some facial expressions of emotion are universal
- facial expressions differences across cultures were seen in context(display rules)

Question 25

Stress

Answer 25

Process used to perceive and respond to stressors we appraise as a threat or a challenge

Question 26

3 stressfull life events

Answer 26

Daily hassle
Catastrophe
Major change

Question 27

Approach-Approach

Answer 27

Choice between 2+ DESIRABLE options

Question 28

Avoidance-Avoidance

Answer 28

2 NEGATIVE goals
(Rock and a hard place)

Question 29

Approach-Avoidance

Answer 29

One goal with both attracting and repelling qualities

Question 30

Double Approach-Avoidance

Answer 30

Choice between 2+ goals with both attracting and repelling qualities

Question 31

Stress response system

Answer 31

Sympathetic activates Fight or fight
Cerebral cortex releases hormones

Question 32

General Adaption Syndrome
Hans Selye

Answer 32

Alarm Resistance Exhaustion

Question 33

Stress decreases

Answer 33

Lymphocyte count—>immune system protection
Increase illness

Question 34

Type A v B

Answer 34

A-Reactive, impatient, aggressive, easily angered
B-Eastgoing

Question 35

Psychophysiological/Psychosomatic

Answer 35

Any stress related physical illness