U4 - Bernstein Reading Flashcard

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Although most researchers do not believe in instinct theories of motivation, psychologists who advocate _______ theory argue that many aspects of human behavior are motivated by efforts to pass on our genes to the next generation.

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evolutionary

Front

Steve is cold, so he turns up the thermostat in his house. As soon as it starts to get too warm, the thermostat shuts off the furnace. This process is similar to the biological concept of ______.

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homeostasis

Front

Lisbeth and Harriet work as instructors in an exercise class. After class, Lisbeth prefers to go home and read quietly, whereas Harriet is ready to party. Which theory of motivation best explains the difference between these two women?

Back

arousal

Front

Monica wants her daughter to get high grades, so she offers her $10 for each A that she earns and $5 for each B. Monica appears to believe in the ____ theory of motivation.

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incentive

Front

Ronia is on a diet again! She is most likely to eat less food if she ______.

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eats only one or two kinds of food at each meal

Front

Dr. Stefan is working in the emergency room when a very dehydrated young woman comes in. She is of normal weight, but a medical exam reveals nutritional imbalances and intestinal damage. The woman is most likely suffering from _____?

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bulimia

Front

Edwina wants her son, Egbert, to develop high achievement motivation and to be successful in life. According to research on the need for achievement, Edwina should do all of the following except ____.

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encourage Egbert to avoid failure at all costs

Front

Liang wants his employees to work hard. As a psychologist specializing in motivation, you tell Liang that the best way to increase employees’ performance is to ____.

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remind them regularly of the need to do better

Front

According to Maslow, which of the following would you most likely do first if you were shipwrecked on a desert island?
Options: look for food & fresh water, look for shelter, start keeping a diary, build a fire

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look for food & fresh water

Front

Jill would like to send her son to an expensive private school, but this would create a financial hardship for her. Jill is faced with a(n) _____ motivational conflict.

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approach-avoidance