Question

7 multiple choice 1 point
after working all afternoon cleaning up the attic, mr. dixon is very thirsty and drinks a big glass of orange juice. his motivation to drink in order to reduce his feeling of thirst can best be explained by:
drive theories
self-determination theory
incentive theory
arousal theory

8 multiple choice 1 point
goals are best defined as
sets of steps that explain all human behavior
psychological driving forces that disable action
sets of steps that ensure self-regulation and self-control
guides for human behavior

9 multiple choice 1 point
according to maslows humanistic theory of motivation, what must people do before they can strive for the realization of their personal potential and creative abilities?
achieve a high thematic apperception test score
recognize and deal with unconscious psychological conflicts
learn to suppress their basic needs, such as for food and water
satisfy basic needs and psychological needs

Explanation:

Analyze Question 7

The first question describes Mr. Dixon drinking orange juice to reduce his feeling of thirst. Thirst is a biological need that creates an internal state of tension (a drive). Drinking water or juice satisfies this need and restores internal balance (Homeostasis). This process of acting to reduce internal physiological tension is the core definition of drive-reduction theories of motivation. Therefore, the correct option is "drive theories".

Analyze Question 8

The second question asks for the definition of goals. Goals are mental representations of desired outcomes that people strive to achieve. They serve as cognitive guides or roadmaps for human behavior, directing attention, effort, and persistence toward specific actions. Looking at the options:

• "sets of steps that explain all human behavior" is too broad and inaccurate.
• "psychological driving forces that disable action" is incorrect because goals enable and direct action, rather than disabling it.
• "sets of steps that ensure self-regulation and self-control" is incorrect because goals themselves do not guarantee self-regulation, though they are involved in the process.
• "guides for human behavior" is the most accurate and standard psychological definition of goals.

Analyze Question 9

The third question asks about Abraham Maslow's humanistic theory of motivation (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs). According to Maslow, human needs are arranged in a pyramid or hierarchy. Before individuals can focus on higher-level growth needs, such as self-actualization (the realization of personal potential and creative abilities), they must first satisfy their lower-level, fundamental physiological needs (like food and water) and safety/psychological needs. Therefore, the correct option is "satisfy basic needs and psychological needs".

Answer:

Question 7

• (A) drive theories (Correct answer)
• (B) self-determination theory
• (C) incentive theory
• (D) arousal theory

Question 8

• (A) sets of steps that explain all human behavior
• (B) psychological driving forces that disable action
• (C) sets of steps that ensure self-regulation and self-control
• (D) guides for human behavior (Correct answer)

Question 9

• (A) achieve a high Thematic Apperception Test score
• (B) recognize and deal with unconscious psychological conflicts

<mcq-option>(C) learn to suppress their basic needs, such as for food and water</mcq-correct>

• (D) satisfy basic needs and psychological needs (Correct answer)