The _____ states that individuals are motivated to maintain the optimal level of alertness and mental/physical activation
Fill in the blank with correct word
Answer: arousal theory
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According to James Marcia's view of adolescent development, crisis is a period in which an adolescent __________.
A. decides to take a psychological moratorium B. is in physical jeopardy or danger C. makes a psychological investment in an ideology D. consciously chooses between various alternatives and makes decisions
Which of the following students provides the best summary of the relationship between experience and cognitive ability?
a. Ada: "Although boys may spend more time playing math and spatial games outside of school, girls actually have more experience with computers in the classroom.". b. Emmy: "Even though boys and girls complete the same number of math courses, girls are shown more often in the textbooks.". c. Hypatia: "Boys take more math courses than girls, but girls play more games involving numbers and spatial skills.". d. Sofia: "Parents spend more time explaining science and math to boys than to girls.".
Jamal works in a warehouse that has continuous loud noises of machinery and backup alert sounds for the transport of merchandise. The stress Jamal experiences is most likely
a. acute. c. frustration. b. ambient. d. chronic.
Which of the following types of rewards has been shown not to increase performance?
a. Financial b. Non-financial c. Social d. All three can increase performance