If There Were No Theories in Psychology, the Situation Might

question 526

Multiple Choice

If there were no theories in psychology, the situation might be characterized as

• A)lacking a consistent methodology for doing research.
• B)an overwhelming collection of disconnected facts.
• C)a rich array of theoretical notions regarding behavior but with few facts to support them.
• D)a single, unitary approach to understanding behavior.

Identify primary and secondary drives and their impacts.

Describe the role of physiological needs and homeostasis in motivation.

Explain the basic principles of arousal theory and the Yerkes-Dodson Law.

Comprehend Maslow's hierarchy of motives and its sequential order.

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Definitions:

Homozygous

Having two identical alleles of a particular gene, resulting in a specific trait or characteristic.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Y Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes of mammals and some other organisms; the Y chromosome determines male gender in humans; normal females are XX, normal males are XY. Compare with X chromosome.

Cystic Fibrosis

A hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands, causing the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and resulting in respiratory and digestive problems.