PSYC 3320 Chapter 6 Motivation and Behavior Exam |
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1. In a scenario where a student is motivated by the desire to achieve high
grades, how would Bindra's model explain their behavior in studying for
exams?
The central motive state causes frustration and disengagement from
studying.
The central motive state leads to procrastination and avoidance of
studying.
The central motive state activates goal-directed study behaviors.
The central motive state results in random studying without focus on
goals.
2. If a psychologist were to adopt Miller's perspective on Mowrer's approach,
how might they modify their research on motivation and behavior?
They would prioritize emotional responses over cognitive
expectations in their research.
They would eliminate the study of frustration from their research on
motivation.
They would incorporate cognitive factors and expectations into
their analysis of motivation and behavior.
They would focus solely on reinforcement schedules without
considering cognitive aspects.
3. Describe the relationship between drive reduction and the emotional
response of relief.
Relief occurs when a drive is satisfied, indicating a reduction in the
tension associated with that drive.
, Relief is unrelated to drive satisfaction and is purely a cognitive
expectation.
Relief occurs only when external incentives are present.
Relief is experienced when a new drive is introduced, increasing
motivation.
4. If Szymanski's female rat had been subjected to a different reinforcement
schedule while navigating the maze, how might this have affected her
performance as her litter aged?
The performance could have varied depending on the
reinforcement schedule, potentially improving or declining based
on the type of reinforcement used.
Her performance would have improved uniformly regardless of the
reinforcement schedule.
The reinforcement schedule would have no impact on her
performance as her litter aged.
Her performance would have definitely declined regardless of the
reinforcement schedule.
5. In a scenario where a student consistently studies hard but receives no
recognition or rewards, what behavioral changes might you expect to
observe?
A desire to seek alternative rewards or recognition.
Increased frustration leading to potential withdrawal or aggression.
Improved study habits and motivation to excel further.
A complete disregard for studying altogether.
,6. Klinger views a goal that a person is willing to expend effort in order to
obtain as:
a current concern
work
a drive
an incentive
7. If a student is experiencing frustration and enters the disengagement phase,
what strategies could they use to effectively navigate this phase?
They could abandon their goals entirely and start new ones.
They should focus solely on the negative aspects of their current
situation.
They could reflect on their goals, seek feedback, and adjust their
approach to the task.
They should ignore their feelings and push through without any
changes.
8. What was the primary method used by Adelman and Maatsch's rats to escape
frustration during their learning experiment?
They learned to escape through trial and error.
They were conditioned with positive reinforcement.
They used cognitive mapping.
They relied on social learning from other rats.
9. According to Mowrer, what triggers disappointment in individuals?
When reinforcement is provided consistently.
, When a goal is achieved successfully.
When there is a discrepancy between expected and actual
outcomes.
When cognitive expectations are met.
10. Describe how the partial reinforcement extinction effect can influence
learning and behavior.
The effect is unrelated to the type of reinforcement schedule used.
Continuous reinforcement leads to quicker extinction of behaviors
due to consistent reward expectations.
Partial reinforcement results in immediate cessation of behavior when
rewards are removed.
Behaviors reinforced partially tend to persist longer during
extinction phases because the individual has learned that rewards
can be unpredictable.
11. Presenting subjects with a cue previously associated with shock increases
activation in the:
amygdala
hippocampus
hypothalamus
medulla
12. What emotion is associated with an increase in drive according to Mowrer?
Anger
Sadness
Joy
Graded A+ Study Guide
1. In a scenario where a student is motivated by the desire to achieve high
grades, how would Bindra's model explain their behavior in studying for
exams?
The central motive state causes frustration and disengagement from
studying.
The central motive state leads to procrastination and avoidance of
studying.
The central motive state activates goal-directed study behaviors.
The central motive state results in random studying without focus on
goals.
2. If a psychologist were to adopt Miller's perspective on Mowrer's approach,
how might they modify their research on motivation and behavior?
They would prioritize emotional responses over cognitive
expectations in their research.
They would eliminate the study of frustration from their research on
motivation.
They would incorporate cognitive factors and expectations into
their analysis of motivation and behavior.
They would focus solely on reinforcement schedules without
considering cognitive aspects.
3. Describe the relationship between drive reduction and the emotional
response of relief.
Relief occurs when a drive is satisfied, indicating a reduction in the
tension associated with that drive.
, Relief is unrelated to drive satisfaction and is purely a cognitive
expectation.
Relief occurs only when external incentives are present.
Relief is experienced when a new drive is introduced, increasing
motivation.
4. If Szymanski's female rat had been subjected to a different reinforcement
schedule while navigating the maze, how might this have affected her
performance as her litter aged?
The performance could have varied depending on the
reinforcement schedule, potentially improving or declining based
on the type of reinforcement used.
Her performance would have improved uniformly regardless of the
reinforcement schedule.
The reinforcement schedule would have no impact on her
performance as her litter aged.
Her performance would have definitely declined regardless of the
reinforcement schedule.
5. In a scenario where a student consistently studies hard but receives no
recognition or rewards, what behavioral changes might you expect to
observe?
A desire to seek alternative rewards or recognition.
Increased frustration leading to potential withdrawal or aggression.
Improved study habits and motivation to excel further.
A complete disregard for studying altogether.
,6. Klinger views a goal that a person is willing to expend effort in order to
obtain as:
a current concern
work
a drive
an incentive
7. If a student is experiencing frustration and enters the disengagement phase,
what strategies could they use to effectively navigate this phase?
They could abandon their goals entirely and start new ones.
They should focus solely on the negative aspects of their current
situation.
They could reflect on their goals, seek feedback, and adjust their
approach to the task.
They should ignore their feelings and push through without any
changes.
8. What was the primary method used by Adelman and Maatsch's rats to escape
frustration during their learning experiment?
They learned to escape through trial and error.
They were conditioned with positive reinforcement.
They used cognitive mapping.
They relied on social learning from other rats.
9. According to Mowrer, what triggers disappointment in individuals?
When reinforcement is provided consistently.
, When a goal is achieved successfully.
When there is a discrepancy between expected and actual
outcomes.
When cognitive expectations are met.
10. Describe how the partial reinforcement extinction effect can influence
learning and behavior.
The effect is unrelated to the type of reinforcement schedule used.
Continuous reinforcement leads to quicker extinction of behaviors
due to consistent reward expectations.
Partial reinforcement results in immediate cessation of behavior when
rewards are removed.
Behaviors reinforced partially tend to persist longer during
extinction phases because the individual has learned that rewards
can be unpredictable.
11. Presenting subjects with a cue previously associated with shock increases
activation in the:
amygdala
hippocampus
hypothalamus
medulla
12. What emotion is associated with an increase in drive according to Mowrer?
Anger
Sadness
Joy
