EDUC 701 Chapter 9 Motivation- Questions and Answers
Ways to reduce dissonance Correct Ans-change a discrepant cognition
qualify cognitions
downgrade the importance of the cognitions
alter behavior
humanistic theories Correct Ans-view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy
personal growth
Abraham Maslow Correct Ans-Humanistic psychologist known for his "Hierarchy of Needs"
and the concept of "self-actualization"
Physiological Needs (Maslow) Correct Ans-the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy - needs
for food, water, air, sleep, and other survival needs
hieracy of needs Correct Ans-An arrangement of human needs in a pyramid with physical
needs at the base and self-actualization at the top.
deprivation needs Correct Ans-lack of satisfaction of any of the basic needs leads to some
kind of pathology
need of self-actualization Correct Ans-the need to fulfill one's potential
, EDUC 701 Chapter 9 Motivation- Questions and Answers
Actualizing Tendency (Rogers) Correct Ans-the force for growth and development that is
innate in all organisms
client-centered therapy Correct Ans-a humanistic therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, in
which the therapist uses techniques such as active listening within a genuine, accepting,
empathic environment to facilitate clients' growth. (Also called person-centered therapy.)
Positive Regard (Rogers) Correct Ans-acceptance, love, and approval from others
positive self-regard Correct Ans-the experience of prizing or valuing one's self
Instincts Correct Ans-innate tendencies that determine behavior
have survival value of organisms
homeostasis Correct Ans-process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal
environment
optimal levels of physiological states
hedonism Correct Ans-self-indulgence; pleasure-seeking
Three historical perspectives on motivation Correct Ans-drive theory
Ways to reduce dissonance Correct Ans-change a discrepant cognition
qualify cognitions
downgrade the importance of the cognitions
alter behavior
humanistic theories Correct Ans-view personality with a focus on the potential for healthy
personal growth
Abraham Maslow Correct Ans-Humanistic psychologist known for his "Hierarchy of Needs"
and the concept of "self-actualization"
Physiological Needs (Maslow) Correct Ans-the lowest level of Maslow's hierarchy - needs
for food, water, air, sleep, and other survival needs
hieracy of needs Correct Ans-An arrangement of human needs in a pyramid with physical
needs at the base and self-actualization at the top.
deprivation needs Correct Ans-lack of satisfaction of any of the basic needs leads to some
kind of pathology
need of self-actualization Correct Ans-the need to fulfill one's potential
, EDUC 701 Chapter 9 Motivation- Questions and Answers
Actualizing Tendency (Rogers) Correct Ans-the force for growth and development that is
innate in all organisms
client-centered therapy Correct Ans-a humanistic therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, in
which the therapist uses techniques such as active listening within a genuine, accepting,
empathic environment to facilitate clients' growth. (Also called person-centered therapy.)
Positive Regard (Rogers) Correct Ans-acceptance, love, and approval from others
positive self-regard Correct Ans-the experience of prizing or valuing one's self
Instincts Correct Ans-innate tendencies that determine behavior
have survival value of organisms
homeostasis Correct Ans-process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal
environment
optimal levels of physiological states
hedonism Correct Ans-self-indulgence; pleasure-seeking
Three historical perspectives on motivation Correct Ans-drive theory
