PSYC 2301 Final UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motives are ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - inferred from behavior
The __________ is a pea-sized structure in the brain that is involved in many aspects of
motivation, including sex, aggression, and hunger. - CORRECT ANSWER -
hypothalamus
Eli is a school student. Her teacher's appreciation motivates her to study well. She also aims to
impress her teacher and parents by getting into a good university after she graduates from high
school. Eli's performance goals seem to be met through __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - extrinsic rewards
Vomiting, binge eating, fasting, the use of laxatives, and engaging in prolonged exercise
regimens are potentially characteristics of _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - anorexia
nervosa
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is defined as the ordering of needs from most basic (physiological
needs such as hunger and thirst) to most elaborate and sophisticated (self-actualization). -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following is true of psychological needs? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Psychological needs differ markedly from one person to another.
Cognitive theorists note that: - CORRECT ANSWER - people represent their worlds
mentally.
In the context of the drive-reduction theory, which of the following is true of acquired drives? -
CORRECT ANSWER - They are developed through experience.
, According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, what must be developed immediately prior to esteem
needs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Love and belongingness
Why we go clubbing and drink alcohol can best be explained by _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - stimulus motives
According to Piaget's cognitive developmental theory, which of the following is true of people? -
CORRECT ANSWER - People try to eliminate inconsistencies or discrepancies in
information.
Aria works at a marketing research firm. Whenever she processes information, she disregards
information that does not fit in with her ideas to eliminate discrepancies. This behavior is
consistent with _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Piaget's cognitive developmental
theory
Researchers have shown that sexual orientation is __________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
primarily genetic
Some of the specific criticisms of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is that _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - there is too much individual variation
Nadine works for an accounting firm. She makes enough money for herself and has bought a
house with a top-notch security system. In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Nadine
has fulfilled her ________ needs. - CORRECT ANSWER - safety
Which of the following is a biological factor responsible for obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A high fat-to-muscle ratio
We are generally more likely to appreciate what we must work to obtain. The ________ theory
best explains this behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER - cognitive dissonance
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motives are ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - inferred from behavior
The __________ is a pea-sized structure in the brain that is involved in many aspects of
motivation, including sex, aggression, and hunger. - CORRECT ANSWER -
hypothalamus
Eli is a school student. Her teacher's appreciation motivates her to study well. She also aims to
impress her teacher and parents by getting into a good university after she graduates from high
school. Eli's performance goals seem to be met through __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - extrinsic rewards
Vomiting, binge eating, fasting, the use of laxatives, and engaging in prolonged exercise
regimens are potentially characteristics of _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - anorexia
nervosa
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is defined as the ordering of needs from most basic (physiological
needs such as hunger and thirst) to most elaborate and sophisticated (self-actualization). -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
Which of the following is true of psychological needs? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Psychological needs differ markedly from one person to another.
Cognitive theorists note that: - CORRECT ANSWER - people represent their worlds
mentally.
In the context of the drive-reduction theory, which of the following is true of acquired drives? -
CORRECT ANSWER - They are developed through experience.
, According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, what must be developed immediately prior to esteem
needs? - CORRECT ANSWER - Love and belongingness
Why we go clubbing and drink alcohol can best be explained by _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - stimulus motives
According to Piaget's cognitive developmental theory, which of the following is true of people? -
CORRECT ANSWER - People try to eliminate inconsistencies or discrepancies in
information.
Aria works at a marketing research firm. Whenever she processes information, she disregards
information that does not fit in with her ideas to eliminate discrepancies. This behavior is
consistent with _________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Piaget's cognitive developmental
theory
Researchers have shown that sexual orientation is __________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
primarily genetic
Some of the specific criticisms of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is that _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - there is too much individual variation
Nadine works for an accounting firm. She makes enough money for herself and has bought a
house with a top-notch security system. In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Nadine
has fulfilled her ________ needs. - CORRECT ANSWER - safety
Which of the following is a biological factor responsible for obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A high fat-to-muscle ratio
We are generally more likely to appreciate what we must work to obtain. The ________ theory
best explains this behavior. - CORRECT ANSWER - cognitive dissonance
