Motivation and Emotion in Psychology:MCQs

Some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the topic of “REMEMBERING: Motivation and Emotion in Psychology”:

  1. What is intrinsic motivation based on?

    • a) External rewards
    • b) Internal satisfaction or interest
    • c) Peer pressure
    • d) Fear of punishment
    • Answer: b) Internal satisfaction or interest
  2. Which memory phenomenon refers to vivid recollections of significant events?

    • a) Emotional distortion
    • b) Goal-directed memory
    • c) Flashbulb memories
    • d) Extrinsic memory
    • Answer: c) Flashbulb memories
  3. How does extrinsic motivation differ from intrinsic motivation?

    • a) It focuses on internal satisfaction
    • b) It arises from external factors like rewards
    • c) It is unrelated to rewards or punishments
    • d) It enhances emotional memory
    • Answer: b) It arises from external factors like rewards
  4. What does the emotional enhancement effect suggest?

    • a) Emotions distort memory
    • b) Emotional arousal hinders memory
    • c) Emotional arousal enhances memory consolidation
    • d) Emotional states are irrelevant to memory
    • Answer: c) Emotional arousal enhances memory consolidation
  5. Which type of memory recall is influenced by one’s current emotional state?

    • a) Flashbulb memory
    • b) Goal-directed memory
    • c) Mood-congruent memory
    • d) Extrinsic memory
    • Answer: c) Mood-congruent memory
  6. How does arousal impact memory for emotionally charged events?

    • a) It reduces memory accuracy
    • b) It has no effect on memory
    • c) It enhances memory for such events
    • d) It only affects short-term memory
    • Answer: c) It enhances memory for such events
  7. Which strategy can lead to more adaptive memory outcomes?

    • a) Suppression
    • b) Reappraisal
    • c) Avoidance
    • d) Distraction
    • Answer: b) Reappraisal
  8. What role do emotions play in decision-making based on past experiences?

    • a) They have no influence
    • b) They guide current choices
    • c) They lead to memory loss
    • d) They enhance intrinsic motivation
    • Answer: b) They guide current choices
  9. What is the primary effect of goal-directed memory?

    • a) Enhancing mood
    • b) Improving extrinsic motivation
    • c) Remembering information relevant to a specific goal
    • d) Suppressing emotions
    • Answer: c) Remembering information relevant to a specific goal
  10. Which motivation type is driven by internal factors?

  • a) Extrinsic motivation
  • b) Arousal motivation
  • c) Intrinsic motivation
  • d) Social motivation
  • Answer: c) Intrinsic motivation

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