1. The main difference amongst theories of motivation are concerned with:

whether motivation is mainly learned or mainly innate
whether it contributes to the survival of an organism
whether it is related to achievement of self actualization
whether or not it is directly related to behavior

2. A ________ is an internal state of tension.

heal
drive
incentive
motivation

3. Which of the following is NOT a biological motive that operates within a homeostatic cycle (not subject to homeostasis)?
sex
hunger
thirst
body temperature

4. What are the most powerful needs according to Maslow?

safety and security
love and belongingness
physiological
esteem

5. Maslow's highest need, when you attain your potential, is called:

sociobiology
self succession
cognitive achievement
self actualization

6. Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur when you face some type of emergency situation?

blood pressure falls
digestion slows down or stops
pupils dilate
blood flow increases to your extremeties

7. _________ accompanies all emotion.

cognitive arousal
behavioral arousal
physiological arousal
none of the above

8. Which of the following components of emotion consists of the body language used to express the emotion?

verbal
non-verbal
cognitive
happiness

9. Holly had a romantic interest in Stan. According to Schachter, if she wants to increase the likelihood that Stan will like her, she should take Stan:

to the library
to the beach
bungy jumping
out to eat a 10 course meal

10. When passion, intimacy, and committment are all present, Sternberg says is it an example of _______ love.

romantic
consummate
companionate
unrealistic

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