Someone who has a ________ for success and a ________ of failure is more apt to choose moderately difficult but realistic tasks.
a. strong desire, low fear
b. intense desire, high fear
c. low desire, low fear
d. low desire, high fear
Question 2Sensation-seeking may be dependent on ______, resulting in _______.
a. biological factors; different optimal arousal levels among individuals
b. genes; differences in brain chemistry and neurotransmitters
c. learning; similarity among individuals within the same culture
d. other people; incompatibility among same-sex friends
Question 3Bill likes to bet on horse racing, eat exotic foods, and drive fast. His wife Kim does not drink or smoke, but rather she likes to stay home and read. This couple's marital incompatibility most likely involves a discrepancy between their
a. interpersonal security preferences
b. sensation-seeking needs
c. needs for achievement
d. tolerances for personal intimacy
Question 4Tatiana prefers to sit home and read while her sister, Tina, prefers to ride up rugged mountain passes. The two sisters differ in which motive?
a. achievement
b. sensation-seeking
c. jealousy
d. anxiety
Question 5Eating behavior is strongly affected by
a. atmospheric pressure as the seasons change
b. the hypothalamus
c. body temperature
d. personal values
Question 6The need that Maslow says is most difficult to satisfy is
a. self-actualization
b. safety
c. esteem
d. belonging
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