The cognitive process that allows a driver to focus on the road ahead while
still monitoring dashboard lights and peripheral traffic is known as: Selective attention
A highly skilled pianist playing a complicated piece while carrying on a
light conversation is demonstrating the use of: Divided attention
The purpose or driving force behind our actions, which can be extrinsic or
intrinsic, is defined as: Motivation
According to Drive Reduction Theory, people are motivated to act in order
to: Reduce internal tension caused by unmet needs
The need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are central to which
theory of motivation? Self-Determination Theory
Achieving the full realization of one's talents and potential is termed: Self-actualization
The theory that states the amount of motivation for a task is determined by
the expectation of success multiplied by the value of that success is
the: Expectancy-value theory
A person who takes greater financial risks after having a large win, because
the new funds don't "feel" like their own money, is exhibiting the: House money effect
Which concept incorrectly assumes that if a random event has occurred
frequently, it is less likely to occur in the future (or vice versa)? Gambler's fallacy
The state of being awake and reactive to stimuli is referred to as: Arousal
According to the Optimal Arousal Theory, the relationship between arousal
and performance is best described as: Curvilinear: optimal performance requires an intermediate level of
arousal
The feeling component of emotion that is subjectively experienced based on
circumstances and mood is the: Cognitive component
The three components of emotion are cognitive, behavioral, and: Physiological
The theory of emotion that states a physiological action (like an increased
heart rate) directly precedes and causes the subjective emotion (fear) is
the: James-Lange theory
If a bear suddenly appears, the Cannon-Bard Theory predicts that the
physiological response (racing heart) and the emotional experience (fear)
will occur: Simultaneously and independently
The Schacter-Singer Theory (Two-Factor Theory) states that emotion results
from physiological arousal and: A cognitive label or interpretation of context
Which pair of emotions is not one of the seven universally recognized
emotions? Love and Jealousy
The theory that explains the motivation for drug use by describing how the
body counteracts the drug's effects, leading to withdrawal, is the: Opponent-process theory
The physiological and cognitive response to challenges is termed: Stress
The first stage of stress appraisal involves classifying a potential
stressor as irrelevant, benign-positive, or stressful, and is called: Primary appraisal
Evaluating whether one possesses the resources or ability to cope with a
perceived stressor occurs during: Secondary appraisal
A challenge that leads to "good stress" (positive condition) is referred to
as: Eustress
Which model explains that all stressors, regardless of their nature,
generate the same general physical response in the body? General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
The three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) in correct order
are: Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
The scenario where two individuals choose to act in their own self-interest,
resulting in a less optimal outcome than if they had cooperated, is modeled
by the: Prisoner's dilemma