Psychological Theories of Emotion and Motivation Quiz

Test your knowledge on James-Lange theory, drive-reduction theory, self-determination theory & more. Explore emotion & motivation theories!

#1

What is the primary focus of the drive-reduction theory of motivation?

Intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation
Homeostasis
Self-actualization
#2

Which theorist proposed the hierarchy of needs?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Abraham Maslow
Erik Erikson
#3

What is the term for the state of tension that motivates an organism to engage in activities that should reduce this tension?

Incentive
Arousal
Drive
Desire
#4

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, and plays a role in motivation?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphin
Acetylcholine
#5

What is the term for the process by which we perceive and respond to certain events that we appraise as threatening or challenging?

Coping
Stress
Adaptation
Resilience
#6

What is the term for a biological rhythm that occurs approximately every 24 hours?

Circadian rhythm
Ultradian rhythm
Infradian rhythm
Diurnal rhythm
#7

According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what comes first?

Physiological arousal
Cognitive appraisal
Emotional experience
Behavioral response
#8

Which theory suggests that emotions arise from our interpretations of our bodily reactions to stimuli?

Cannon-Bard theory
Two-factor theory
James-Lange theory
Schachter-Singer theory
#9

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

Fear
Disgust
Contempt
Confusion
#10

Who proposed the cognitive-mediational theory of emotion, which suggests that it's not the emotion itself but the interpretation of the situation that causes an emotional response?

Stanley Schachter
Richard Lazarus
Robert Zajonc
Martin Seligman
#11

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, what happens when you smile?

You feel happier
You feel sadder
You feel neutral
Your emotions don't change
#12

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated to achieve a sense of competence by mastering challenging tasks?

Self-determination theory
Achievement motivation theory
Cognitive dissonance theory
Social learning theory
#13

According to the opponent-process theory of emotion, what happens after the initial emotional response?

Secondary emotion occurs
Emotional intensity decreases
Physiological arousal remains constant
Emotional experience ceases
#14

In the Yerkes-Dodson law, what relationship does arousal have with task performance?

Linear
U-shaped
Inverse
Exponential
#15

According to the self-determination theory, what are the three innate psychological needs that drive human behavior?

Safety, belongingness, and esteem
Autonomy, competence, and relatedness
Stimulation, affiliation, and achievement
Control, mastery, and recognition
#16

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and the experience of emotion occur simultaneously, yet independently?

Cannon-Bard theory
Two-factor theory
James-Lange theory
Schachter-Singer theory
#17

According to the arousal theory of motivation, what is the optimal level of arousal for peak performance?

High arousal
Low arousal
Moderate arousal
Variable arousal
#18

Which theory of emotion proposes that emotional experiences are based on the cognitive appraisal of a situation and the physiological response?

Cannon-Bard theory
Two-factor theory
James-Lange theory
Schachter-Singer theory

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