AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When individuals were placed on a semistarvation diet, researchers found that these individuals
A
became obsessed with physical exersize
B
were more interpersonally outgoing
C
became more energetic
D
were in a state of homeostasis
E
lost interest in social activities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most readily recognized emotions are happiness and surprise.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arousal theory focuses on finding the right level of stimulation in order to have optimal performance. Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs describes how some of our needs take priority over others. Finally, incentive theory describes how external rewards can impact behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Taken together, his findings suggest that when compared to non-obese subjects, the eating behavior of obese subjects is more affected by environmental cues (e.g., external time cues, presence of food) than physiological (e.g., hunger, emotional arousal, internal time cues).

Detailed explanation-4: -Sensation Seeking. The most widely studied trait in the research on horror is sensation seeking.

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