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Emotion and Motivation in Psychology Quiz

#1

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion?

James-Lange theory
Explanation

Emotion is felt after the body's response to a stimulus.

#2

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward, playing a role in motivation?

Dopamine
Explanation

Dopamine is linked to pleasure and motivation.

#3

Which brain structure is crucial for the experience and regulation of fear?

Amygdala
Explanation

Amygdala plays a central role in fear.

#4

Which of the following is a primary emotion according to Paul Ekman's theory of basic emotions?

Surprise
Explanation

Surprise is considered a fundamental emotion.

#5

What is the term for the psychological theory that emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts in shaping behavior and personality?

Psychoanalysis
Explanation

Unconscious conflicts influence behavior and personality.

#6

What is the primary function of the amygdala in emotion processing?

Evaluating emotional significance of stimuli
Explanation

Amygdala assesses emotional relevance of input.

#7

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied first before an individual can move on to fulfill higher-level needs?

Safety needs
Explanation

Safety needs must be met before higher needs.

#8

What is the primary difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Intrinsic motivation arises from within oneself, while extrinsic motivation is based on external rewards or punishments.
Explanation

Internal vs. external sources of motivation.

#9

Which emotion regulation strategy involves reinterpreting an emotionally arousing situation in a way that alters its emotional impact?

Reappraisal
Explanation

Changing perception to modify emotional response.

#10

What is the term for the psychological state that occurs when there is a discrepancy between an individual's attitudes and behaviors?

Cognitive dissonance
Explanation

Incongruity between beliefs and actions.

#11

Which motivation theory proposes that behavior is driven by the desire to maintain a state of physiological balance, known as homeostasis?

Drive reduction theory
Explanation

Behavior aims to restore internal balance.

#12

What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the intensity and duration of one's emotional reactions to future negative events?

Affective forecasting
Explanation

Overestimating future emotional responses.

#13

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what relationship exists between arousal and performance?

Arousal enhances performance until an optimal level is reached, after which further arousal impairs performance.
Explanation

Arousal's impact on performance follows an inverted U curve.

#14

Which motivational theory proposes that individuals are motivated by the desire to fulfill innate psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness?

Self-determination theory
Explanation

Motivation stems from fulfilling innate needs for growth.

#15

According to the opponent-process theory, what happens when an emotion is experienced for an extended period?

The body adapts to the emotion, and its opposite emotion becomes more prominent.
Explanation

Emotions trigger opposing responses over time.

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