Question 1

The hypothalamus has_______hunger center (s).

Accepted Answer

the most direct control over

Question 2

The need to master difficult challenges outperform others, and meet high standard of excellence is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

an achievement motive

Question 3

Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feedings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the_______theory of motivation. Eventually, however josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now he needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained by______theory.

Accepted Answer

incentive; drive; reduction

Question 4

Rowena expects to be rewarded by her parents with a major present, such as a new car, if she graduates from college with honors. Her resulting hard work in college best illustrates the_________theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

incentive

Question 5

Lauren and Curtis spend six hours per week studying for the botany course. Lauren is concerned that if she doesn’t study she will fail the course; Curtis is concerned that if he doesn’t study he won’t earn the highest grade in the class. In this example:

Accepted Answer

Lauren is motivated by a fear of failure and Curtis is motivated by a need for achievement

MCQs Knowledge

🧠Psychology MCQs

The hypothalamus has_______hunger center (s).

The need to master difficult challenges outperform others, and meet high standard of excellence is referred to as:

Rowena expects to be rewarded by her parents with a major present, such as a new car, if she graduates from college with honors. Her resulting hard work in college best illustrates the_________theory of motivation.

Lauren and Curtis spend six hours per week studying for the botany course. Lauren is concerned that if she doesn’t study she will fail the course; Curtis is concerned that if he doesn’t study he won’t earn the highest grade in the class. In this example:

Juan is obsessed with building up his bank balance, even though he is quite comfortable and prosperous now. Juan’s situation exemplifies the power of:

The main function of myelin is to:

receive information from other neurons; ___ transmit information other neurons.

A family of chemicals produced in the body that resemble the opiates are the:

A human Sperm cell contains:

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🧠Psychology MCQs

The hypothalamus has_______hunger center (s).

The need to master difficult challenges outperform others, and meet high standard of excellence is referred to as:

Rowena expects to be rewarded by her parents with a major present, such as a new car, if she graduates from college with honors. Her resulting hard work in college best illustrates the_________theory of motivation.

Lauren and Curtis spend six hours per week studying for the botany course. Lauren is concerned that if she doesn’t study she will fail the course; Curtis is concerned that if he doesn’t study he won’t earn the highest grade in the class. In this example:

Juan is obsessed with building up his bank balance, even though he is quite comfortable and prosperous now. Juan’s situation exemplifies the power of:

The main function of myelin is to:

______ receive information from other neurons; _________ transmit information other neurons.

A family of chemicals produced in the body that resemble the opiates are the:

A human Sperm cell contains:

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receive information from other neurons; ___ transmit information other neurons.