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Theories of Emotion and Motivation Quiz

#1

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

James-Lange theory
Explanation

Physiological arousal precedes emotions.

#2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be fulfilled before higher-order needs can be addressed?

Physiological needs
Explanation

Basic physiological needs must be fulfilled first.

#3

Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by:

Internal factors
Explanation

Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal factors.

#4

According to the drive-reduction theory, motivation arises from:

Biological needs
Explanation

Motivation arises from fulfilling biological needs.

#5

According to the drive theory of motivation, what happens when a physiological need arises?

It triggers a drive to fulfill the need
Explanation

Physiological need triggers a drive for fulfillment.

#6

What does the Yerkes-Dodson law propose regarding the relationship between arousal and performance?

Performance increases with arousal up to a point, then decreases
Explanation

Performance initially increases with arousal, then declines.

#7

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the three-component model of emotion proposed by Schachter and Singer?

Behavioral response
Explanation

Behavioral response is not a component.

#8

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

Moderate arousal
Explanation

Moderate arousal is optimal for performance.

#9

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

Cannon-Bard theory
Explanation

Physiological arousal and emotion occur simultaneously but independently.

#10

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated to seek pleasure and avoid pain?

Incentive theory
Explanation

Incentive theory: motivation driven by pleasure and pain avoidance.

#11

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

Autonomy, competence, relatedness
Explanation

Basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, relatedness.

#12

Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

All of the above
Explanation

Various criticisms exist for Maslow's theory.

#13

According to the Two-Factor theory of emotion, what two factors interact to determine an emotional experience?

Physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal
Explanation

Emotional experience determined by arousal and cognitive appraisal.

#14

According to the opponent-process theory of emotion, what happens to emotional responses over time?

They decrease
Explanation

Emotional responses diminish over time.

#15

Which theory of emotion proposes that emotions are the result of changes in physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal?

Schachter-Singer theory
Explanation

Emotions arise from physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation.

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