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3. The concept of instinct has been replaced with the idea of:
 intrinsic motives
extrinsic motives
fixed action patterns
homeostatic mechanisms
4. Brain scans have revealed a new source of motivation, the:
instinct
incentive
fixed action pattern
reward/pleasure center
5. An incentive is __________, whereas needs are _________.
external; internal
a biological need; social needs
a fixed action pattern; instinctual
a safety need; self-actualization needs
6. Beliefs, expectations, and goals are important concepts in which of the following theories of motivation?
instinct theory
cognitive theory
self-actualization
drive-reduction theory
7. Intrinsic is to _______ as extrinsic is to _________.
instinct; social
internal; external
biological; internal
biological; psychological
8. Which of the following arranges Maslow’s needs in the correct ascending order?
belongingness, self-actualization, physiological, safety, esteem
physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, self-actualization
safety, esteem, physiological, self-actualization, belongingness
self-actualization, physiological, esteem, belongingness, safety
9. To be achieving, competent & to gain approval & recognition from others is to reach the _______ level of Maslow’s hierarchy.
self-actualization
love & belonging
esteem
safety
10. The “when”, “where”, and “how much” we eat are influenced by three factors. Which of the following is not among the three factors?
genetic hunger factors
cognitive hunger factors
biological hunger factors
psychosocial hunger factors
11. Peripheral cues for hunger come from ______, whereas central cues come from _______.
body image; actual weight
the hypothalamus; hormones
digestive organs; the brain
learning; experience
12. The start eating center in the hypothalamus is the ________. The stop eating center is the __________.
CCK, PYY, & stomach
lateral hypothalamus; anterior hyperphagia
hyperphagia; hypophagia
lateral hypothalamus; ventromedial hypothalamus
13. What is the idea behind Maslow's famous pyramid?
to preserve Maslow's theory forever
as one takes care of basic needs, the "higher needs" become more relevant
the road to enlightenment consists of many small steps
it was a sort of temple or meeting place for his students
it showed the 3 factors underlying self-actualization, one on each corner
14. ______ refers to a certain level of body fat that the body strives to maintain constant throughout our lives.
Setpoint
Breakpoint
Weightpoint
Homeostasis
15. The result of a sperm fertilizing an egg is called a _____.
DNA
fetus
zygote
chromosome
16. Male sex hormones are to female sex hormones as ______ are to ______.
ovaries; testes
androgens; estrogens
estrogens; androgens
testosterone; androgens
17. When we learn traditional behaviors, attitudes, and personality traits that our society regards as masculine or feminine, we have acquired:
gender roles
gender labels
gender markers
gender identities
18. If you argue that genetic/biological factors and psychological factors influence the development of sexual orientation, you adhere to the:
Home-hetero likelihood model
Kinsey theory of sexual arousal
interactive model of sexual orientation
Masters & Johnson's model of sexual response
19. Which of the following behaviors is justified by the evolutionary theory?
transsexual orientation
homosexual orientation
adherence to gender role expectations
the double standard for sexual behavior
20. With regard to homosexuality, the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association & American Medical Association have indicated that:
homosexuality is superior to the heterosexual lifestyle
homosexuals experience higher rates of depression
homosexuality is within the range of normal sexual behavior
homosexuality is outside the range of normal sexual behavior
21. Which one of the following is the correct order of human sexual response?
plateau – excitement – orgasm – resolution
excitement – plateau – orgasm – resolution
excitement – orgasm – plateau – resolution
orgasm – excitement – resolution – plateau
22. The new definition of AIDS is:
having HIV antibodies
having HIV antibodies and a level of T-cells below 200
having HIV antibodies and engaging in risky behaviors
having HIV antibodies and at least two infectious diseases
23. Paper-and-pencil tests have replaced the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) as measures of need for achievement because
the TAT has limited reliability and validity
paper-and-pencil tests can be self-administered
need for achievement requires a test of performance
paper-and-pencil tests are easier to develop
24. Making up excuses for failure is referred to as:
image defense
self-attributing
self-handicapping
delusional attribution
25. Which of the following extrinsic rewards work to increase intrinsic motivation?
those that use both positive & negative feedback
those given for doing minimal work
those that are perceived as a threat
those that are unexpected
26. The disorder characterized by an intense fear of fatness & willful starvation resulting in death 20% of the time is called:
bulimia nervosa
anorexia nervosa
obesity syndrome
self-handicapping compulsion
27. The eating disorder characterized by a minimum of two binge-eating episodes per week for at least three months, and regularly engaging in vomiting is called:
bulimia nervosa
anorexia nervosa
distorted body image
compulsive overeating
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General Psychology
Robert C. Gates
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 Oh, threats of Hell and Hopes of Paradise!
One thing at least is certain---This Life flies;
One thing is certain and the rest is Lies;
The Flower that once has blown for ever dies.
from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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