Jeff Is a Professional Golfer

question 118

Multiple Choice

Jeff is a professional golfer.He has been disappointed with his recent performance,even though he feels really "psyched" to play.His sport psychologist tells him that he needs to reduce his arousal to a moderate level before he plays if he wants to improve his performance.Jeff's sport psychologist is basing his advice on

• A) drive-reduction theory.
• B) instinct theory.
• C) the Yerkes-Dodson law.
• D) incentive theory.

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Definitions:

Drive-Reduction Theory

A psychological theory that posits human behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal states of tension caused by unmet needs.

Social Learning Theorists

Refers to experts in psychology who study how people learn through observing others, emphasizing that learning can occur within a social context without direct reinforcement.

Violent Television

Content in television programming that includes scenes of physical or emotional violence, which may influence viewers' attitudes or behavior.

James and McDougall

Likely refers to William James and William McDougall, two influential figures in psychology, known for their work in theories of instinct and the development of modern psychology.