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11. The fact that some people often ignore their hunger and skip lunch in anticipation of a special dinner is a direct contradiction to the _____ theory of motivation.
A. drive reduction
B. arousal
C. incentive
D. opponent-process
12. Jeremy works very hard at school and almost always gets As. According to drive reduction theory, Jeremy’s motivation for studying hard is most likely due to a
A. primary reinforcer.
B. reward.
C. primary drive.
D. secondary drive.
13. After finishing a marathon, Adena grabs a water bottle and quickly drinks all of its contents in an attempt to satisfy a _____ drive.
A. fixed
B. learned
C. primary
D. secondary
14. Lisa, a college freshman, engaged in the following activities. Which activity is most difficult to explain using the drive reduction theory of motivation?
A. Drank juice with breakfast
B. Worked at a local restaurant to earn some extra money
C. Ate a hamburger for dinner
D. Read a book to satisfy her curiosity about how diamonds are formed
15. Kevin, a basketball player for City High School, sinks thirty straight free throws during practice. However, during the critical game of the season, with the score tied and twenty seconds left to play, Kevin misses three consecutive free throws. Kevin’s behavior can best be explained by _____ theory.
A. incentive
B. arousal
C. drive reduction
D. instinct
16. Anu has just finished watching a movie about cement mixing that she thought was long and boring. According to the arousal theory of motivation, Anu will most likely do which of the following next:
A. Drink water
B. Seek excitement
C. Read about cement mixing
D. Go to sleep
17. Antwan enjoys calm classical music and meditative yoga classes. Molly enjoys bungee jumping and tightrope walking. Which theory of motivation best explains these differences in Antwan and Molly’s typical motivational states?
A. Instinct doctrine
B. Arousal theory
C. Drive reduction theory
D. Maslow’s hierarchy of motives
18. Curt plays Frisbee on the quad because he tends to meet attractive women there. Al avoids being in the sun because he gets painful burns easily. Which theory best explains both Curt’s and Al’s behaviors?
A. Opponent-process
B. Instinct
C. Incentive
D. Arousal
19. Jena’s friends dared her to try bull riding in the local rodeo. Although Jena was terrified, she survived her first ride without any injury. The thrill she felt as she was tossed up in the air was so compelling that she tried it again and again. Through the years Jena has experienced some injuries, but the thrill remains as exciting as ever. Jena’s continued interest in bull riding is best explained by the _____ theory of motivation.
A. drive reduction
B. instinct
C. social learning
D. incentive
20. Although Carol isn’t particularly hungry, and although she doesn’t like the taste of green beans, she decides to eat them because she has learned that they are good for her health. Carol’s behavior is best explained by the _____ theory of motivation.
A. drive reduction
B. instinct
C. incentive
D. arousal
