Question: Instinct theory is related to the _____ perspective of psychology.

evolutionary

arousal

motivational

self-actualization

drive-reduction

Answer: evolutionary

Question: Karl is hungry, so he eats a hamburger and does not feel hungry anymore. Karl’s hunger can best be described as a(n)

extrinsic reward.

instinct.

incentive.

reflex.

drive.

Answer: drive.

Question:

Answer: Performance is best when arousal is moderate.

Question: Which of the following is the most basic motive in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

Self-actualization needs

Belongingness and love needs

Self-transcendence needs

Physiological needs

Esteem needs

Answer: Physiological needs

Question:

Answer: a prisoner engages in a hunger strike to improve their cell conditions.

Question:

Answer: a need or desire that energizes and directs behavior toward a goal.

Question: Which theory has been accused of simply naming rather than explaining behaviors?

set point

arousal

incentive

instinct

drive-reduction

Answer: instinct

Question: A complex, unlearned, and fixed pattern of behavior common to all members of a species is called a(n)

incentive.

set point.

drive.

need.

instinct.

Answer: instinct.

Question: Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetic predispositions?

arousal theory

drive-reduction theory

hierarchy of needs theory

incentive theory

instinct theory

Answer: instinct theory

Question: An instinctive behavior is one that is

triggered by an incentive.

designed to reduce drives.

internally motivated.

similar in all living organisms.

unlearned.

Answer: unlearned.