UEMC Ingles psicología 1

Maslow’s “holistic-dynamic theory” of motivation, based on the concept of need described our most basic need as: Safety. Physiological. Belongingness. Self-actualization.

The sense which allows us to maintain balance is: Kinesthesia. Propioception. Nocioception. Vestíbular sense.

Which of the following are probable physiological symptoms of sympathetic nervous?. Decreased heart rate. Dilation of pupils. Ingrease of perspiration. Breathe faster.

Alternating attention is the ability to. select from several stimuli and focus only on the one that you are interested in. change your focus from one task to another when both require different cognitive processes. focus on one specific thing for a long period of time without being distracted. process two or more responses or react to two or more different stimuli simultaneously.

The main hypothesis for the organic theories of the biological basis for emotion state that emotions are. a consequence of the individual perception of body modifications produced by the detection of external stimuli. a central phenomenon directly dependent on the functioning of both thalamus and hypothalamus. influenced by behaviour by producing physiological changes in the brain. explained from basic cognitive element such as the evaluation of the situation and confrontation.

A physical stimulus is converted into a neural impulse through the process known as: a. Transference. b. Transaction. c. Transition. d. Transduction.

Hedonistic theories. a. support the idea that behaviour is a mechanism used by our body to keep its internal balance. b. focused only on the positive affective states that regulate behaviour. c. focused only on the negative affective states that regulate behaviour. d. are based on the search for pleasure and happiness.

Sigmund Freud considered. a. only the intellectual aspect of motivation. b. motivation was always rational in character. c. drives as the basis of motivation. d. instinct to motivate both thinking and action.

An example of extrinsic motivation is: a. eating an apple to satisfy hunger. b. going to a party to have a good time with your friends. c. painting a picture as you enjoy art. d. cleaning the house so your partner doesn't get angry.

A defintion of sensation is. a. being aware of the world that surrounds us. b. the input from the external and physical environment registered by our receptors. c. the limited amount of stimuli that we are able to respond to. d. the process of selection, organization and interpretation of external and physical input carried out by our brain.

An example of intrinsic motivation is: a. studying to get a good grade. b. working to pay a bill. c. buy one item to get another free. d. reading a book to relax.

The ability to select from many factors or stimuli and to focus on only one thing, while filtering out distractions is: a. Sustained attention. b. Divided attention. c. Alternating attention. d. Selective attention.

Neurological theories hypothesise that emotion depends on the. a. thalamus and hypothalamus. b. Cerebellum and occipital lobe. c. Occipital Lobe and parietal lobes. d. corpus callosum and hypothalamus.

An example of unintentional motivated behaviour is. a. self defence. b. giving affection. c. power. d. domination.

The universally understandable language of human emotion consists of. a. Body postures. b. hand gestures. c. tone of voice. d. facial expressions.

Which of the following are probable physiological symptoms of the sympathetic nervous system?. a. Decrease in respiration rate. b. Slowing of digestion. c. salivation. d. sexual arousal.

The ability to focus on one specific task for a continuous amount of time without being distracted is. a. Alternating attention. b. Selective attention. c. Divided attention. d. Sustained attention.

Which term refers to how we feel about ourselves and how socially accepted we feel?. a. Self-esteem. b. Belongingness. c. Homeostasis. d. Synesthesia.

Attention is not a monolithic process. Which of the following processes are involved?. a. sensation and perception. b. absolute threshold. c. shift, selection and control. d. motivation.

Which of the following concepts provides the best explanation for why people want to put on warmer clothing when they start to feel cold?. a. Homeostasis. b. Assimilation. c. Transference. d. Accommodation.

Divided attention is the ability to…. a. focus on one specific thing for a long period of time without being distracted. b. select from several stimuli and focus only on the one that you are interested in. The other distractors are just “forgotten” by our brain. c. change your focus from one task to another when both require different cognitive processes. d. process two or more responses or react to two or more different stimuli simultaneously. It is also called multi-tasking.

Clarke Hull developed his theory of impulse by: Observing his clients. Conducting empirical research with animals. Performing experiments with humans. Diseming humans brains.

The main hypothesis for the organic theories of emotion states that emotions are a consequences of: The individual perception of modification in the body produced by the detection of external stimuli. A phenomenon witch is directly dependent. Behaviour producing physiological changes in the brain. Basic cognitive elements such as the evaluation of the simulation and conformation.

In theories of motivation, Scherer’s component process model, Weiner’s model of attribution Schater and Singer’s two fact theory are examples of: Cognitive theories. Humanist theories. Homeostasic theories. Hedonist theories.

The ability to identify a stimulus when it is inserted in a distracting background is known as: Inatentional blindness. Sensory adaptation. Signal detection theory. Subliminal messages.

What are the three main elements of behaviour?. Purpose, enjoyment and motivatión. Direction, intensity and persistence. Cognition, interest and control. Intensity, instrict and motive.