Psychology Quiz- Motivation – Flashcards
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Increases in insulin will:
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lower blood sugar and trigger hunger
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Electrical stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus will cause an animal to:
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begin eating
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The text suggests the a neophobia for unfamiliar tastes:
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protected our ancestors from potential toxic substances
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I am a protein produced by fat cells and monitored by the hypothalamus. When in abundance I cause the brain to increase metabolism. What am I?
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leptin
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Instinct theory and drive-reduction theory both emphasize___ factors in motivation.
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biological
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The correct order of the stages of Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle is:
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excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
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Few human behaviors are rigidly patterned enough to qualify as:
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instincts
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Which of the following is not true regarding sexual orientation?
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Men's sexual orientation is potentially more fluid and changeable than women's
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In his study of men on a semi starvation diet, Keys found that:
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the subjects became obsessed with food.
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When asked what makes life meaningful, most people first mention:
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satisfying relationships
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Bulimia nervosa involves:
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binging and purging
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Castration of male rates results in:
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reduced testosterone and sexual interest
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Which of the following has been found to be most effective in treating sexual disorders?
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behavior therapy
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Kinsey's studies of sexual behavior showed that:
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sexual behavior is enormously varied
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To increase employee productivity, industrial-orginizational psychologists advise managers to:
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deal with employees according to their individual motives
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Dr. Iverson conducts research focusing on how management style influences worker motivation. Dr. Iverson would most accurately be described as a(n);
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organizational psychologist
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Mary loves hang-gliding. it would be most difficult to explain Mary's behavior according to:
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drive-reduction theory
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