Motivation, Emotion, and Personality Flashcard

Front

Joe sat on the beach and was bothered by the bright sun. Joe decided to put on sunglasses. This behavior was motivated by what?

Back

A drive

Front

Which defense mechanism is Henry using when he blames his teammates for their performances at knowledge bowl competitions?

Back

Projection

Front

If Gus has been taking more opiate-based drugs lately, what does that likely mean he is feeling?

Back

severe pain

Front

True or False: If Joe were damaging his self-esteem maintenance, he would be setting himself very easy goals.

Back

false

Front

Tyler believes strongly that personality can be described through characteristics like openness and consciousness. What theory does he most likely believe in?

Back

trait theory

Front

What concept does Ms. Lutzka's encouragement of Gus's dream of living on Mars represent?

Back

Unconditional positive regard

Front

What defense mechanism is Joe using when he praises Mark instead of being jealous of him?

Back

reaction formation

Front

True or False: The pleasure of tasting rich chocolate is not drive reduction.

Back

True

Front

What research method is Dr. Sturgeon using to study The Grinch's childhood in hopes of preventing the destruction of Christmas?

Back

case study

Front

What will Santa likely experience after damage to his ventromedial hypothalamus?

Back

weight gain