AP PSYCHOLOGY: MOTIVATION, EMOTIONS, STRESS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE

AP PSYCHOLOGY: MOTIVATION, EMOTIONS, STRESS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE Practice questions for this set Motivation A need or desire that energizes and directs a behavior. Instinct A complex behavior that is rigidly patterned throughout a species and is unlearned. Drive-reduction Theory The idea that a physiological need creates an aroused tension state(a drive) that motivates an organism to satisfy the need. Homeostasis A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state Incentives a positive or negative environmental stimulus that motivates behaviors . Arousal theory we seek a high level of excitement stimulus that motivates behavior. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 1) Physiological needs 2) safety needs 3) Belonging and love needs 4) Self- esteem 5) Self actualization Lateral Hypothalamus Brings on hunger by triggering release of hormone orexin. Aroused by release of hormone ghrelin. Ventromedial Hypothalamus Depresses hunger by triggering release of hormone leptin. Reads signals of PYY. Set Point The stable level where the body's weight is kept at. If too thin, prompts hunger. If too fat, depresses hunger. Basal Metabolic Rate The boy's resting state after energy expenditure for maintaing basic bodily functions.