Chapter 9,10,12

Question 1

Jasmine often requires her friends’ approval when she buys news outfits. Her need is an example of a(n) (blank) drive.

Answer 1

acquired (secondary)

Question 2

Eli enjoys woodcarving. Although none of his teenage friends are interested, he often spends hours creating several different pieces. His enjoyment of the task is all his own, and he rarely shows others his work. many would call his motivation (blank) in nature.

Answer 2

intrinsic

Question 3

The approach to motivation that forced psychologists to consider the value of homeostasis in motivation was the (blank) approach.

Answer 3

drive-reduction

Question 4

Motivational theories such as (blank) are physical in terms of their needs whereas (blank) is based on psychological motives.

Answer 4

drive theory; McClelland’s need theory

Question 5

Dodi is always looking for new hobbies. He prefers exciting hobbies that will get him noticed. In his company, Dodi constantly asks for feedback from customers so he knows what he needs to do to be the best. Dodi is high in the need for (blank).

Answer 5

achievement

Question 6

An important component to Carol Dweck’s theory of motivation is

Answer 6

one’s view of self

Question 7

According to the arousal theory, people are typically motivated toward (blank) point of arousal.

Answer 7

the optimal

Question 8

According to Maslow, what is meant by peak experience?

Answer 8

the point, even for a moment, when someone reaches a state of self-actualization

Question 9

Jacob believed he is control of his own destiny. He feels he is secure in the friendships he has with others. However, he still feel the need to master many of the challenges in his own life and career. According to self-determination theory, which stage is Jacob still working to complete?

Answer 9

competence

Question 10

Gary is having trouble with psychology and statistics. He goes to the school’s academic help center for tutoring and spends extra time working on problems at home. Gary’s method of coping is

Answer 10

problem focused

Question 11

Unpredictable, large-scale event that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat are called

Answer 11

catastophres

Question 12

Leptin is a hormone involved in

Answer 12

appetite reduction

Question 13

Studies indicate that women from (blank) are more likely to eat because their body tells them they are hungry.

Answer 13

Japan

Question 14

The Kinsey report indicates that more than (blanks) as many men had intercourse by age 16 than did women.

Answer 14

three times

Question 15

LeDoux’s work on physiology involving emotions has focused on what part of the brain?

Answer 15

amygdala

Question 16

Research on facial expression has taught us that facial expression appear to be

Answer 16

universal

Question 17

What is mean by display rule

Answer 17

an understanding of when and under what conditional emotions and feelings may be displayed in culture

Question 18

What theory of emotion states that the emotion typically occurs before arousal and behavior?

Answer 18

the original, or common sense, theory

Question 19

Which theory of emotion relied heavily on cognition and lableing?

Answer 19

Schachter and Singer’s theory

Question 20

The first stage of David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) Method is (blank) anything and everything that has your attention.

Answer 20

capturing

Question 21

Saul admits that he conforms so as far to be liked by other. This is known as

Answer 21

normative social influence

Question 22

According to the text, in which of the following has groupthink been known to occur?

Answer 22

presidential election

Question 23

Maria was approached by her neighbor , asking her to adopt two to three kittens that were abandoned by their mother. Although Maria refused to take in three kittens, she did agree to adopt just one. What compliance technique did her neighbor use on Maria?

Answer 23

door-in-the-face

Question 24

When examining Stanley Milgram’s research, some have suggested that a teacher’s willingness to deliver potentially lethal shocks may be more a product of (blank) than obedience, but as of yet no research supports this specific conclusion.

Answer 24

the foot-in-the-door techniche

Question 25

The public service messages that encourage parents to sit down with their children and talk frankly about drugs are promoting which kind of attitude formation?

Answer 25

direct instruction

Question 26

Researchers have found that a (blank) degree of fear in a message makes it more effective, particularly when it is combined with (blank)

Answer 26

moderate; information about how to prevent the fearful consequences

Question 27

Sandy was a juror in the trial for a man accused of stealing guns from a sporting goods store. The defendant was not very well-spoken and came from a very poor background, but Sandy listened carefully to the evidence and her decision was based on that, Sandy was using (blank) processing.

Answer 27

central-route

Question 28

If LaShonda experiences a sense of cognitive dissonance between her attitude and behavior, which of the following would help her reduce that uncomfortable sensation.

Answer 28

changing her behavior

Question 29

Gerard goes to a job interview dressed in patched blue jeans a torn T-shirt, and sandals. His hair in uncombed and he hasn't shaved in a few days. Obviously, Gerard knows nothing about

Answer 29

impression formation

Question 30

If behavior is assumed to be caused by external characteristics, this is known as

Answer 30

a situational cause

Question 31

Thomas liked to "hang with the guys". These people with whom Thomas identifies most strongly with are called a (n)

Answer 31

in-group

Question 32

The "Robber's Cave" experiment showed the value of (blank) in combating prejudice.

Answer 32

an equal status contact

Question 33

Huong has moved from China to the United Stated. While she dresses and acts like her American friends, she still has retained much of her cultural heritage and attends traditional Chinese dance classes on the weekends. This is an example of

Answer 33

integration

Question 34

Which of the following people may have the greatest ability to cope with stress?

Answer 34

Mary, a very religious person who involved in her community

Question 35

Vivian and Steve met at work. At first they were just friends, but over time, they found themselves falling in love - or as Vivian tells her friends, "Steve just grew on me!" According to research in inter-personal attraction, the most likely explanation for their attraction is

Answer 35

mere exposure

Question 36

According to Sternberg, a couple whose love is based on intimacy and passion but who are not yet committed to a long-term relationship are in the form of love called (blank) love

Answer 36

romantic

Question 37

The concept that aggression results from from a social role is based on what psychological theory?

Answer 37

social learning

Question 38

To which two processes do most social psychologists attribute the failure of those around LaShanda Calloway to help her?

Answer 38

bystander effect and diffusion of responsibility

Question 39

While serving as a chaperone for her son's class trip to the museum, Cara witnesses someone fall down a flight of stairs. She was able to request emergency assistance by simply dialing 9-1-1 in her cell phone. Which step in the decision process for helping was Cara?

Answer 39

taking action

Question 40

Which of the following would the field of social neuroscience be most likely to study?

Answer 40

what parts of the brain influence social behavior