Motivation and Emotion in Psychology:MCQs
Some multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the topic of “REMEMBERING: Motivation and Emotion in Psychology”:
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
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
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
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
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
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
Which strategy can lead to more adaptive memory outcomes?
- a) Suppression
- b) Reappraisal
- c) Avoidance
- d) Distraction
- Answer: b) Reappraisal
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
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
Which motivation type is driven by internal factors?
- a) Extrinsic motivation
- b) Arousal motivation
- c) Intrinsic motivation
- d) Social motivation
- Answer: c) Intrinsic motivation
