Week 8 Quiz

Which theory of emotion suggests that emotions result from the interpretation of bodily responses? *

Cannon-Bard theory

James-Lange theory

Schachter-Singer two-factor theory

Evolutional theory

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be met first? *

Esteem needs

Self-actualisation

Safety needs

Physiological needs

The Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion proposes that emotions are a result of… *

Physiological arousal only

Cognitive labeling only

Physiological arousal and cognitive labeling

Genetic predisposition

Which brain structure is most closely associated with processing emotions like fear and aggression? *

Hippocampus

Thalamus

Amygdala

Cerebellum

What is homeostasis in the context of motivation? *

A drive to maintain a stable internal environment

The need for social approval

The pursuit of self-actualisation

The process of reinforcing behaviours

Intrinsic motivation refers to… *

Motivation that comes from external rewards

Motivation that comes from internal satisfaction or personal enjoymen

Motivation to avoid negative outcomes

Motivation driven by peer influence

The Yerkes-Dodson law suggests that… *

High levels of arousal are always beneficial

Low levels of arousal lead to better performance

Optimal performance occurs at moderate arousal levels

Emotions do not affect performance

Which of the following is considered a basic emotion according to most theories of emotion? *

Pride

Shame

Anger

Guilt

According to the drive-reduction theory, motivation arises because of… *

The need to achieve self-actualisation

Internal drives that need to be actualised

Observational learning

External rewards and punishments

Which theory of motivation emphasises the importance of fulfilling psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness? *

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Drive-reduction theory

Self-determination theory

Expectancy theory

Foundations-1A: Introduction to Psychology