Emotion and Motivation Theories Quiz

Test your knowledge on theories of emotion & motivation. Explore Maslow's Hierarchy, Two-Factor Theory, Drive Reduction & more!

#1

Which emotion is often associated with the 'fight or flight' response?

Joy
Fear
Sadness
Surprise
#2

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with pleasure and reward in motivation?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Acetylcholine
#3

In the context of motivation, what is the term for the process of setting and pursuing goals?

Achievement motivation
Goal setting
Self-determination
Expectancy-value motivation
#4

Which motivation theory suggests that people are motivated by a desire for personal growth and fulfillment?

Drive Reduction Theory
Hierarchy of Needs
Self-Determination Theory
Two-Factor Theory
#5

In the context of motivation, what does the term 'intrinsic motivation' refer to?

Motivation driven by external rewards
Motivation driven by internal factors and personal interest
Motivation driven by social norms
Motivation driven by fear of punishment
#6

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs must be satisfied before moving to higher-level needs?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Love and belongingness needs
Esteem needs
#7

Who proposed the Two-Factor Theory of emotion, suggesting that physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation lead to emotional experience?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Stanley Schachter
#8

According to the Cannon-Bard Theory of emotion, what happens simultaneously in response to a stimulus?

Physiological arousal and emotional experience
Cognitive interpretation and emotional experience
Physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation
Emotional experience and behavioral response
#9

In the context of emotion, what does the term 'appraisal' refer to?

Expression of emotion
Evaluation of the emotional significance of a stimulus
Suppression of emotion
Physiological response to emotion
#10

What is the primary focus of the James-Lange Theory of emotion?

Cognitive interpretation
Physiological arousal
Behavioral response
Emotional experience
#11

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to achieve a state of balance or equilibrium in their internal systems?

Drive Reduction Theory
Homeostasis Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Hierarchy of Needs
#12

According to the Drive Reduction Theory, what motivates behavior?

External rewards
Biological needs
Social norms
Cognitive dissonance
#13

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of three innate psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

Instinct Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Hierarchy of Needs
Expectancy Theory
#14

Who proposed the Expectancy-Value Theory, emphasizing the role of expectations and values in motivation?

Albert Bandura
John Locke
Kurt Lewin
John Atkinson
#15

According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what is the relationship between arousal and performance?

Linear positive correlation
Inverted U-shaped curve
Linear negative correlation
No relationship
#16

Who proposed the Drive Reduction Theory of motivation, suggesting that physiological needs drive behavior to reduce discomfort?

B.F. Skinner
Clark Hull
Ivan Pavlov
Erik Erikson
#17

According to the Opponent-Process Theory of emotion, what happens over time with repeated exposure to a stimulus?

Increased emotional intensity
Decreased emotional intensity
No change in emotional intensity
Shift to a different emotion

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