Motivation and Hunger Mechanisms Quiz

Test your knowledge on Maslow's hierarchy, neurotransmitters, arousal theory, hunger regulation, and more.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a primary motivation according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Esteem needs
Luxury needs
#2

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

Safety needs
Love and belongingness needs
Physiological needs
Esteem needs
#3

Which of the following is a primary motivation according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Self-actualization
Luxury needs
Esteem needs
Social needs
#4

What is the primary neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure in the brain?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#5

Which theory of motivation suggests that behavior is driven by the desire to maintain an optimal level of arousal?

Instinct theory
Drive reduction theory
Arousal theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
#6

According to the two-factor theory of emotion, what are the two components necessary for experiencing an emotion?

Physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation
Physiological arousal and social context
Cognitive interpretation and social context
Cognitive interpretation and facial expression
#7

Which hormone is primarily responsible for signaling hunger and promoting appetite?

Insulin
Ghrelin
Leptin
Cortisol
#8

What is the term for the psychological discomfort that arises when one's actions or beliefs are inconsistent with their attitudes?

Cognitive dissonance
Social facilitation
Confirmation bias
Operant conditioning
#9

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

Linear
Inverted U-shaped
Exponential
No relationship
#10

Which brain structure plays a crucial role in regulating hunger and satiety?

Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Hippocampus
#11

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

Drive reduction theory
Self-determination theory
Expectancy theory
Goal-setting theory
#12

What is the term for the tendency to engage in behaviors that are inherently rewarding, without external incentives or reinforcements?

Extrinsic motivation
Intrinsic motivation
Operant conditioning
Reinforcement theory
#13

According to the cognitive appraisal theory of emotion, which factor determines the emotional experience of an event?

Social context
Physiological arousal
Cognitive interpretation
Facial expression

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