Anam Malik
Professor Sergio Almeida
PSYCH101
Exam 3 Questions - Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

Chapter 7

Question 1:
A plumber comes to your house to fix a sewage leak in your pipes. He needs to check every pipe leading to the bathroom so that he can find the root cause of the leak. The problem-solving strategy that the plumber is using is an example of:
A) Prototype formulation
B) An algorithm
C) Hill climbing
D) Means-end analysis

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
In order for the plumber to fix the sewage leak in the pipes, he needs to find the location in which the leak is being sprung from. He uses an algorithm to find solve the problem. An algorithm guarantees a solution if It is appropriate for the problem and is properly carried out as it requires complex strategies. It uses a step by step method or problem solving which the plumber demonstrates by checking every pipe leading to the bathroom. …show more content…
Which of the following motives is likely to be heightened during the flight?
A) Affiliation
B) Curiosity
C) Exploration
D) Aggression

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Even though Aliza is scared to go on the rollercoaster, the motive that is most likely to be strengthened is the affiliation motive. Affiliation motives are the need to excel to overcome obstacles. This is portrayed by Aliza as she wants to overcome her fear of the rollercoaster. This motive is likely to be especially strong when people feel threated

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