Which theory of motivation is thought to explain why some people are drawn to high-risk or thrill-seeking behaviors such as bungee jumping or race-car driving?
a. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
b. drive-reduction theory
c. Yerkes-Dodson law
d. optimal arousal theory
d. optimal arousal theory
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A) holds an entity view of ability. B) comes from a middle-SES household. C) has an incremental view of ability. D) lacks a belief–desire theory of mind.
Katie takes up two jobs because she thinks that working makes a person less idle. In which of the following intrinsic motives of career development does Katie believe?
A) Socialization B) Public roles C) The importance of self-identity D) The work ethic
Jessica often experiences episodes during which her heart rate suddenly accelerates by more than 50 beats per minute despite encountering no emergency. Jessica likely suffers from __________.
A. obsessive-compulsive disorder B. generalized anxiety disorder C. acrophobia D. panic disorder
A problem faced by theories of drug conditioning is predicting
A) the direction of conditioned effects. B) whether or not there is a conditional stimulus. C) whether or not there is an unconditional stimulus. D) whether conditioned or contingent tolerance will develop. E) who will become addicted.