Question 1

The human sex drive is powerfully affected by hormones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Taking a Sunday stroll around a city park while playing with a set of keys in your hand could satisfy each of the following except the ________ motive.

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration 
B)  manipulation 
C)  contact 
D)  curiosity 
A)  exploration 
B)  manipulation 
C)  contact 
D)  curiosity C

Question 3

Unexpected rewards ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce intrinsic motivation, but not as much as contractual rewards 
B)  reduce intrinsic motivation as much as contractual rewards 
C)  reduce intrinsic motivation even more than contractual rewards 
D)  do not necessarily reduce intrinsic motivation 
A)  reduce intrinsic motivation, but not as much as contractual rewards 
B)  reduce intrinsic motivation as much as contractual rewards 
C)  reduce intrinsic motivation even more than contractual rewards 
D)  do not necessarily reduce intrinsic motivation D

Question 4

A certain level of arousal is necessary for good performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a recent study of professional "lie catchers," only the ________ managed to identify the liars at a better-than-chance rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrists 
B)  judges 
C)  Secret Service agents 
D)  police officers 
A)  psychiatrists 
B)  judges 
C)  Secret Service agents 
D)  police officers

Question 6

Muscle dysmorphia is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  characterized by excessive cramping of the muscles when exercising 
B)  an obsessive concern with one's muscle size 
C)  characterized by excessively large but weak striated muscles 
D)  a steady and uncontrollable deterioration of muscle mass in young adulthood 
A)  characterized by excessive cramping of the muscles when exercising 
B)  an obsessive concern with one's muscle size 
C)  characterized by excessively large but weak striated muscles 
D)  a steady and uncontrollable deterioration of muscle mass in young adulthood

Question 7

Fat cells in our body produce ________, which travels in the bloodstream, and high levels of it signal the brain to reduce appetite, or to increase the rate at which fat is burned.

Accepted Answer

A)  leptin 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  glycerol 
D)  glucose 
A)  leptin 
B)  ghrelin 
C)  glycerol 
D)  glucose

Question 8

Each of the following is true of eating disorders except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is evidence that genetics plays a role in the development of an eating disorder 
B)  they are relatively easy to treat, once diagnosed 
C)  they are much more common among females than males 
D)  media emphasis the notion that women must be thin to be attractive 
A)  there is evidence that genetics plays a role in the development of an eating disorder 
B)  they are relatively easy to treat, once diagnosed 
C)  they are much more common among females than males 
D)  media emphasis the notion that women must be thin to be attractive

Question 9

Greg cannot stand being cooped up in a house all day. He is happiest when he is outdoors exploring his environment. His need to actively explore his neighborhood is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary drive 
B)  primary drive 
C)  tertiary drive 
D)  stimulus motive 
A)  secondary drive 
B)  primary drive 
C)  tertiary drive 
D)  stimulus motive

Question 10

Research has found that males are ________ verbally aggressive and ________ physically aggressive than females.

Accepted Answer

A)  less; less 
B)  more; less 
C)  more; more 
D)  less; more 
A)  less; less 
B)  more; less 
C)  more; more 
D)  less; more

Question 11

Compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication in expressing emotion. Discuss at least four types of nonverbal communication in terms of how each assists in sending an emotional message.

Accepted Answer

Verbal and nonverbal communication are b

Question 12

The motive of self-actualization makes one want to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have frequent contact with others 
B)  fulfill one's inborn potential 
C)  convince others of one's true worth 
D)  possess as many material goods as possible 
A)  have frequent contact with others 
B)  fulfill one's inborn potential 
C)  convince others of one's true worth 
D)  possess as many material goods as possible

Question 13

Today, scientists tend to see emotions as ________ to survival and a ________ source of personal enrichment.

Accepted Answer

A)  unnecessary; major 
B)  essential; major 
C)  unnecessary; minor 
D)  essential; minor 
A)  unnecessary; major 
B)  essential; major 
C)  unnecessary; minor 
D)  essential; minor

Question 14

Aggression is always tied to frustration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Each of the following is true except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overweight children are more likely to grow up to be overweight adults 
B)  overweight adults have increased risk of developing diseases like diabetes 
C)  obesity is increasing despite decreases in portion size in recent years 
D)  a sedentary lifestyle contributes to obesity 
A)  overweight children are more likely to grow up to be overweight adults 
B)  overweight adults have increased risk of developing diseases like diabetes 
C)  obesity is increasing despite decreases in portion size in recent years 
D)  a sedentary lifestyle contributes to obesity

Question 16

Among pygmy chimpanzees, about ________ percent of all observed sexual activity is between members of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  70 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  90 
B)  70 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 17

Compare and contrast the James-Lange theory of emotion with the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. How do these two theories compare with the cognitive theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast the James-Lange theory of...

Question 18

An emotion is an inner-directing force such as a need or a want that arouses the organism and directs behavior toward a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bob tells Jan that he is feeling fine, but Jan doesn't believe him. What should she focus on to have the best chance to identify any emotions Bob might be hiding?

Accepted Answer

A)  his facial expressions 
B)  his vocal intonations 
C)  his words 
D)  his body posture 
A)  his facial expressions 
B)  his vocal intonations 
C)  his words 
D)  his body posture

Question 20

Describe what anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are in terms of their prevalence, symptoms, who is most likely to get them, and treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe what anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa...

The human sex drive is powerfully affected by hormones.

Taking a Sunday stroll around a city park while playing with a set of keys in your hand could satisfy each of the following except the ________ motive.

Unexpected rewards ________.

A certain level of arousal is necessary for good performance.

In a recent study of professional "lie catchers," only the ________ managed to identify the liars at a better-than-chance rate.

Muscle dysmorphia is ________.

Fat cells in our body produce ________, which travels in the bloodstream, and high levels of it signal the brain to reduce appetite, or to increase the rate at which fat is burned.

Each of the following is true of eating disorders except ________.

Greg cannot stand being cooped up in a house all day. He is happiest when he is outdoors exploring his environment. His need to actively explore his neighborhood is a ________.

Research has found that males are verbally aggressive and physically aggressive than females.

Compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication in expressing emotion. Discuss at least four types of nonverbal communication in terms of how each assists in sending an emotional message.

The motive of self-actualization makes one want to ________.

Today, scientists tend to see emotions as to survival and a source of personal enrichment.

Aggression is always tied to frustration.

Each of the following is true except ________.

Among pygmy chimpanzees, about ________ percent of all observed sexual activity is between members of the same sex.

Compare and contrast the James-Lange theory of emotion with the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. How do these two theories compare with the cognitive theory of emotion?

An emotion is an inner-directing force such as a need or a want that arouses the organism and directs behavior toward a goal.

Bob tells Jan that he is feeling fine, but Jan doesn't believe him. What should she focus on to have the best chance to identify any emotions Bob might be hiding?

Describe what anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are in terms of their prevalence, symptoms, who is most likely to get them, and treatment.

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The human sex drive is powerfully affected by hormones.

Taking a Sunday stroll around a city park while playing with a set of keys in your hand could satisfy each of the following except the ________ motive.

Unexpected rewards ________.

A certain level of arousal is necessary for good performance.

In a recent study of professional "lie catchers," only the ________ managed to identify the liars at a better-than-chance rate.

Muscle dysmorphia is ________.

Fat cells in our body produce ________, which travels in the bloodstream, and high levels of it signal the brain to reduce appetite, or to increase the rate at which fat is burned.

Each of the following is true of eating disorders except ________.

Greg cannot stand being cooped up in a house all day. He is happiest when he is outdoors exploring his environment. His need to actively explore his neighborhood is a ________.

Research has found that males are ________ verbally aggressive and ________ physically aggressive than females.

Compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication in expressing emotion. Discuss at least four types of nonverbal communication in terms of how each assists in sending an emotional message.

The motive of self-actualization makes one want to ________.

Today, scientists tend to see emotions as ________ to survival and a ________ source of personal enrichment.

Aggression is always tied to frustration.

Each of the following is true except ________.

Among pygmy chimpanzees, about ________ percent of all observed sexual activity is between members of the same sex.

Compare and contrast the James-Lange theory of emotion with the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. How do these two theories compare with the cognitive theory of emotion?

An emotion is an inner-directing force such as a need or a want that arouses the organism and directs behavior toward a goal.

Bob tells Jan that he is feeling fine, but Jan doesn't believe him. What should she focus on to have the best chance to identify any emotions Bob might be hiding?

Describe what anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are in terms of their prevalence, symptoms, who is most likely to get them, and treatment.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Mental Abilities

Life-Span Development

Personality

Stress and Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Measurement and Statistical Methods

Psychology Applied to Work

Filters

Research has found that males are verbally aggressive and physically aggressive than females.

Today, scientists tend to see emotions as to survival and a source of personal enrichment.