Motivation and Emotion Quiz

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#1

Which theory suggests that motivation is driven by the desire to fulfill physiological needs?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Self-Determination Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Drive Reduction Theory
#2

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#3

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be fulfilled before higher-level needs can be addressed?

Safety needs
Physiological needs
Belongingness and love needs
Self-actualization needs
#4

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic emotions proposed by psychologist Paul Ekman?

Joy
Surprise
Envy
Disgust
#5

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Self-Determination Theory proposed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan?

Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
Expectancy
#6

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

Linear
Inverse
U-shaped
Exponential
#7

What is the term for the theory that suggests emotion results from the interpretation of bodily reactions?

James-Lange Theory
Cannon-Bard Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Schachter-Singer Theory
#8

What is the term for the process by which an individual seeks to maintain consistency among their thoughts, feelings, and actions?

Cognitive dissonance
Emotional regulation
Self-efficacy
Conformity
#9

Which brain structure plays a crucial role in the experience and regulation of emotions?

Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Prefrontal cortex
Amygdala
#10

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, what effect does facial expression have on emotions?

Facial expressions have no effect on emotions.
Facial expressions can intensify emotions.
Facial expressions can mask emotions.
Facial expressions can only influence others' emotions.
#11

Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation and the fulfillment of psychological needs?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Drive Reduction Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Expectancy Theory
#12

According to the achievement motivation theory, individuals with a high need for achievement prefer tasks that offer what level of challenge?

Low challenge
Moderate challenge
High challenge
No challenge
#13

Which theory suggests that the experience of emotion is a result of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation of that arousal?

Cannon-Bard Theory
James-Lange Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Schachter-Singer Theory
#14

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are related to job satisfaction?

Hygiene factors
Motivational factors
Intrinsic factors
Extrinsic factors
#15

According to the Drive Reduction Theory, what is the primary motivation behind behavior?

Achieving self-actualization
Maintaining homeostasis
Meeting social needs
Pursuing extrinsic rewards

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