AP Psychology motivation and emotion study guide
AP Psychology study guide on motivation and emotion, covering key terms, theories, and applications important for exam preparation.
Quiz(10 questions)
1. What theory suggests motivation arises from unmet biological needs?
Terms in this Study Set(17)
Motivation(13)
What is intrinsic motivation?
Motivation driven by internal rewards and personal satisfaction.
Difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Intrinsic: internal satisfaction. Extrinsic: external rewards like money or praise.
True or false: Drive reduction theory explains motivation.
True, because it suggests motivation arises from biological needs.
Fill in the blank: Maslow's hierarchy includes 5 levels, starting with ____ needs.
Physiological needs.
What is the Yerkes-Dodson law?
It states optimal performance occurs at moderate arousal levels.
What motivates hunger according to the conflict theory?
Balance between homeostatic needs and psychological factors influences hunger.
What is the two-factor theory of emotion?
Emotion is based on physiological arousal and cognitive label of that arousal.
Difference between primary and secondary drives
Primary drives: biological needs (hunger). Secondary drives: learned (money).
What is the incentive theory?
Motivation is driven by external rewards or incentives.
True or false: Emotions are universal.
True, because basic emotions are recognized across cultures.
What is the James-Lange theory?
It proposes that physiological arousal precedes emotional experience.
Comparison: Emotion vs. Mood
Emotion: short-term, intense. Mood: longer-lasting, less intense.
Fill in the blank: The fight or flight response is activated by ____.
The sympathetic nervous system.
Emotion(4)
What are the six basic emotions?
Happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, disgust.
True or false: Emotions can influence decision-making.
True, because emotions affect cognitive processes and judgments.
Fill in the blank: Paul Ekman studied ____ emotions.
Facial expressions.
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.
Questions in this Study Set(10)
1. What theory suggests motivation arises from unmet biological needs?
2. Who identified the six basic emotions?
3. Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion?
4. True or false: Emotional intelligence affects interpersonal relationships.
5. In the Yerkes-Dodson law, performance is best at which level of arousal?
6. What can influence decision-making according to psychological studies?
7. Which concept explains the relationship between physiological arousal and emotion?
8. What is the main difference between the Cannon-Bard theory and the James-Lange theory?
9. Which type of motivation is driven by internal satisfaction?
10. Fill in the blank: The ____ theory of emotion includes physiological arousal and cognitive label.
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