Activity for the book My Psychology

Instructions

Listen to the following podcast and then answer the questions that follow.

Question 1

When it comes to motivation, which of the following is true?

Choice A, Success and belongingness are the two motivations that drive most people.

Choice B, Theories of motivation primarily focus on working toward big life events.

Choice C, There is no single theory of motivation that we know to be absolutely true.

Choice D, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the only theory of motivation supported by research.

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Question 2

Fill in the blank: Scott was recently promoted and has been spending a lot of time outside of work reading books to supplement his knowledge, because he really wants to learn and do well in his new role. In this case, Scott seems to be _____BLANK oriented.

Choice A, mastery

Choice B, belongingness

Choice C, performance

Choice D, extrinsically

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Question 3

In the podcast, what does Dr. Roberts provide as an example of performance orientation?

Choice A, Graduate students sharing their stories of what they have achieved

Choice B, Students coming to class just so they can sign in to prove they were there

Choice C, Students coming to class because they want to learn the material

Choice D, Teachers requiring students to sign-in to check attendance

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Question 4

Thomas has joined a weight-loss program where he will earn $2 for every pound he loses. In this case, Thomas is being driven by:

Choice A, intrinsic motivation.

Choice B, a need to belong.

Choice C, extrinsic motivation.

Choice D, mastery orientation.

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Question 5

What does Dr. Pomerantz share as a personal example of a case when extrinsic motivation undermined intrinsic motivation?

Choice A, His daughter, who loved to draw, competed in some art contests and subsequently does not enjoy it as much.

Choice B, A basketball player he coached used to be enthusiastic about the sport, but then treated it like a chore after his parents began emphasizing scholarships.

Choice C, His friend loved working out because it made him feel great, but then joined a weight loss competition group at work and lost his initial love for the process.

Choice D, His friend used to enjoy driving for its own sake, but now dislikes it after becoming an Uber driver.

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Question 6

Which of the following statements about environmental and sociocultural factors and eating habits is true?

Choice A, Eating habits are entirely governed by internal bodily processes.

Choice B, There’s a strong correlation between the distance people live from a grocery store and obesity rates.

Choice C, Eating habits in men are primarily driven by biology, while eating habits in women are primarily impacted by culture.

Choice D, There’s a strong correlation between a state’s obesity rate and the quantity of fast food restaurants in that state.

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Question 7

Your college roommate, Robert, has always struggled with his weight. He comes from a rural area in the Midwest and says his weight issues are due to genetics (and not overeating). Based on what you learned about eating in psychology, what should you tell him?

Choice A, Eating habits are impacted by psychological, environmental, and sociocultural factors, meaning he can improve how he eats and lose weight.

Choice B, He’s correct that the way we eat is primarily governed by our genes, so he should give up on the idea of changing his habits.

Choice C, Culture is the primary factor that impacts how we eat, so he should start hanging out with people from other cultures to change his habits.

Choice D, Since his weight issues are genetic, he should consider getting surgery instead of trying to shift his eating habits.

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Question 8

What is an example of a social strategy for healthy eating?

Choice A, Shopping smart

Choice B, Making a lifestyle change rather than a quick fix

Choice C, Limiting advertising of unhealthy foods

Choice D, Getting professional help

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Question 9

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, if Tahlia pulls two all-nighters when studying for an exam, she’s most likely to do what after completing the exam?

Choice A, Hang out with friends to relieve the exam-based stress

Choice B, Go home and try to meet her basic physiologic need of sleep

Choice C, Spend time online researching how she can be the best in her target career

Choice D, Visit with her family to get a boost in self-esteem

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Question 10

Which of the following is true of how people move through Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

Choice A, They move up and down the hierarchy all the time, even throughout the day.

Choice B, They typically focus on achieving all five levels of the hierarchy at once.

Choice C, Their life is a constant journey to slowly move up the hierarchy until they reach the top.

Choice D, They first aim to achieve things at the top of the pyramid, like self-actualization, before satisfying lower needs.

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