PYC1502_ ASSIGNMENT 2021.

PYC1502_ ASSIGNMENT 2021. PYC1502 - Psychology In Society. During which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) of stress process does a person become physically ill due to prolonged exposure to the stressor? 1. The alarm and mobilization phase 2. The resistance phase 3. The exhaustion phase 4. All of the above Question 8 Motivated behaviour can be defined as . . . 1. a state of tension brought on by biological needs 2. an action that is chosen deliberately and with a clear purpose 3. a specific inborn behavioural pattern This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :49:32 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH 4. making random decisions Question 9 According to psychoanalytic approach to motivation, people that act without realising the reasons for their actions are usually motivated by . . . factors. 1. unconscious 2. extrinsic 3. cognitive 4. biological Question 10 Mrs Khumalo works very hard to be able to buy a house for her family. Her behaviour is motivated by . . . 1. a physiological need 2. the need for love and belongingness 3. the need for self-esteem 4. the need for a safe and secure environment Question 11 When asked to explain motivated behaviour from a cognitive approach, your groupmate states that “Motivation is a matter of actively seeking stimulation to maintain levels of arousal that are particular to each of us.” This answer is . . . 1. correct 2. incorrect, because this description refers to the homeostasis theory of motivation 3. incorrect, because this description refers to the optimal arousal theory of motivation 4. incorrect, because this description refers to the psychoanalytical theory of motivation Question 12 The statement “We all have a need to realise our highest potential” is a reflection of which theoretical approach to motivation? 1. Humanist approach 2. Psychoanalytic approach 3. Behaviourist approach 4. Biological approach This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :49:32 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH Question 13 Theories that explain motivation as the maintenance of homeostasis are referred to as . . . theories. 1. optimal arousal 2. cognitive 3. instinctive 4. drive-reduction Question 14 Thando and Rachel attend the same class, and soon become friends. Your groupmate believes that proximity determines their friendship. You say . . . 1. I agree, your answer is correct 2. I agree, proximity is a relevant factor, but communication is another relevant factor 3. No, the answer is communication, not proximity 4. No, the answer is not proximity, it is prosocial behaviour Question 15 One of the factors that determine interpersonal attraction is complementarity. Which option describes this factor? 1. People that have similar attitudes, personality traits, and demographics tend to like each other 2. People may be attracted to each other for physical and psychological reasons 3. The more people come into contact with each other, the more likely they would be friends 4. Interpersonal attraction is mediated by verbal and non-verbal communication, and people may like each other through chatting Question 16 Communication in groups is governed by some rules. The network determines the hierarchy of communication, the frequency of communication, and the number of people involved in the communication. This statement describes group communication . . . 1. strategy 2. complexity This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :49:32 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH 3. patterns 4. process Question 17 Sarah and Mary have been allocated a room at the university. Together they pay rent, buy groceries, and share the same responsibilities. This is an example of . . . relationship. .. 1. friendship 2. casual 3. love 4. family Question 18 When James sees somebody getting his way by acting aggressively, he is more likely to imitate this behaviour when he finds himself in a similar situation. This is an example of attaining aggressive behaviour through . . . 1. observational learning 2. conditional learning 3. frustration-aggression 4. instinctive behaviour Question 19 Generally, communication is the process of sending a message and receiving feedback. Which statement is incorrect about communication? 1. Communication involves rules that determine how information is encoded and decoded 2. Cultural differences may cause encoding - decoding difficulties 3. Clear communication always occurs between people that come from the same cultural background 4. Communication requires clear transmission and occurs in particular contexts Question 20 In a group situation the term . . . refers to the strength of the relationships among group members. 1. socio-metric structure 2. human membership