Walter Cannon Perceived the Stress Response to Be Highly Adaptive

question 121

Multiple Choice

Walter Cannon perceived the stress response to be highly adaptive because it prepared the organism for

• A) spontaneous remission.
• B) the production of lymphocytes.
• C) tend and befriend.
• D) fight or flight.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory of Motivation

The Expectancy Theory of Motivation suggests that individuals are motivated to act in ways that they believe will lead to desired outcomes, based on the expectation that their efforts will lead to certain rewards.

Group Needs

The requirements or desires that must be met for a group to function effectively, including cohesion, communication, and satisfaction.

Expectancy Theory Predicts

Suggests that an individual's motivation is influenced by the expectancy that effort will lead to performance, which will then lead to desired outcomes.

Goal-Setting Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that setting specific, challenging, and attainable goals can lead to higher performance.