Question 1

The sexual drive is different from hunger and thirst in that the sexual drive ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  can be turned on and off by environmental cues 
B)  leads to responses which are shaped by experience 
C)  is vital only to the survival of the species 
D)  is vital only to the survival of the individual 
A)  can be turned on and off by environmental cues 
B)  leads to responses which are shaped by experience 
C)  is vital only to the survival of the species 
D)  is vital only to the survival of the individual

Question 2

According to Maslow, lower motives spring from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological needs that must be satisfied 
B)  needs for spiritual and intellectual development 
C)  social needs that must be satisfied 
D)  needs for self-actualization 
A)  physiological needs that must be satisfied 
B)  needs for spiritual and intellectual development 
C)  social needs that must be satisfied 
D)  needs for self-actualization

Question 3

A baby reacts with a facial expression of disgust when someone puts sour food in its mouth. This facial reaction is universally recognizable. This innate reaction best supports ________ ideas of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannon's 
B)  Izard's 
C)  Spiesman's 
D)  Skinner's 
A)  Cannon's 
B)  Izard's 
C)  Spiesman's 
D)  Skinner's

Question 4

Explain the difference between "overweight" and "obesity." Describe the factors that contribute to obesity and discuss the problems faced by overweight and obese people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between "overweight" and "obesity."...

Question 5

The ________ theory of emotion states that environmental stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schachter-Singer 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  cognitive 
D)  James-Lange 
A)  Schachter-Singer 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  cognitive 
D)  James-Lange

Question 6

The person who climbs a mountain "because it is there" and is not interested in fame or fortune is responding to ________ motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  extrinsic 
C)  intrinsic 
D)  secondary 
A)  primary 
B)  extrinsic 
C)  intrinsic 
D)  secondary

Question 7

Intrinsic motivation can be decreased by rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The fact that salmon swim upstream to spawn is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  needs 
B)  incentives 
C)  motives 
D)  instinct 
A)  needs 
B)  incentives 
C)  motives 
D)  instinct

Question 9

Culture-specific standards that govern how, when, and why facial expressions of emotion are shown are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  display rules 
B)  social mores 
C)  empathy rules 
D)  emotion work 
A)  display rules 
B)  social mores 
C)  empathy rules 
D)  emotion work

Question 10

A hormone secreted by the pancreas that keeps glucose levels balanced is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The median number of sex partners for the average male over a lifetime is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  two 
C)  six 
D)  four 
A)  eight 
B)  two 
C)  six 
D)  four

Question 12

________ refers to an excess of body fat in relation to lean body mass.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Overweight 
D)  Morbidity 
A)  Fat 
B)  Obesity 
C)  Overweight 
D)  Morbidity

Question 13

Verbal reports provide the most accurate cues to emotional states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between frustration and aggression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frustration is the least important among several types of experience that can provoke aggression. 
B)  Frustration almost always leads to aggression. 
C)  Frustration generates aggression most often in those people who have learned aggression as a coping mechanism. 
D)  Unintentional interference with a task will lead people to become more aggressive. 
A)  Frustration is the least important among several types of experience that can provoke aggression. 
B)  Frustration almost always leads to aggression. 
C)  Frustration generates aggression most often in those people who have learned aggression as a coping mechanism. 
D)  Unintentional interference with a task will lead people to become more aggressive.

Question 15

Physiological changes in the body are important in experiencing emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Each of the following is true of Plutchik's theory of emotions except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it appears to apply equally well to people of all cultures 
B)  each of the emotions he describes helps us to adjust to the environment in different ways 
C)  each of the basic emotions can vary in intensity 
D)  different emotions can be combined to produce a wider range of emotional experiences 
A)  it appears to apply equally well to people of all cultures 
B)  each of the emotions he describes helps us to adjust to the environment in different ways 
C)  each of the basic emotions can vary in intensity 
D)  different emotions can be combined to produce a wider range of emotional experiences

Question 17

Married couples report having sex ________ often and being ________ satisfied with their sex lives than unmarried persons.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Compare and contrast the sex drive with other primary drives. Describe the biological and psychological factors involved in sexual arousal. Finally, summarize current beliefs about differences in sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following motives is the only one that is directed toward a specific object that must be touched, handled, and played with?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The affiliation motive is aroused when people feel threatened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The sexual drive is different from hunger and thirst in that the sexual drive ________.

According to Maslow, lower motives spring from ________.

A baby reacts with a facial expression of disgust when someone puts sour food in its mouth. This facial reaction is universally recognizable. This innate reaction best supports ________ ideas of emotion.

Explain the difference between "overweight" and "obesity." Describe the factors that contribute to obesity and discuss the problems faced by overweight and obese people.

The ________ theory of emotion states that environmental stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes.

The person who climbs a mountain "because it is there" and is not interested in fame or fortune is responding to ________ motivation.

Intrinsic motivation can be decreased by rewards.

The fact that salmon swim upstream to spawn is an example of ________.

Culture-specific standards that govern how, when, and why facial expressions of emotion are shown are known as ________.

A hormone secreted by the pancreas that keeps glucose levels balanced is ________.

The median number of sex partners for the average male over a lifetime is ________.

________ refers to an excess of body fat in relation to lean body mass.

Verbal reports provide the most accurate cues to emotional states.

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between frustration and aggression?

Physiological changes in the body are important in experiencing emotion.

Each of the following is true of Plutchik's theory of emotions except ________.

Married couples report having sex often and being satisfied with their sex lives than unmarried persons.

Compare and contrast the sex drive with other primary drives. Describe the biological and psychological factors involved in sexual arousal. Finally, summarize current beliefs about differences in sexual orientation.

Which of the following motives is the only one that is directed toward a specific object that must be touched, handled, and played with?

The affiliation motive is aroused when people feel threatened.

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The sexual drive is different from hunger and thirst in that the sexual drive ________.

According to Maslow, lower motives spring from ________.

A baby reacts with a facial expression of disgust when someone puts sour food in its mouth. This facial reaction is universally recognizable. This innate reaction best supports ________ ideas of emotion.

Explain the difference between "overweight" and "obesity." Describe the factors that contribute to obesity and discuss the problems faced by overweight and obese people.

The ________ theory of emotion states that environmental stimuli cause physiological changes in our bodies and emotions result from those physiological changes.

The person who climbs a mountain "because it is there" and is not interested in fame or fortune is responding to ________ motivation.

Intrinsic motivation can be decreased by rewards.

The fact that salmon swim upstream to spawn is an example of ________.

Culture-specific standards that govern how, when, and why facial expressions of emotion are shown are known as ________.

A hormone secreted by the pancreas that keeps glucose levels balanced is ________.

The median number of sex partners for the average male over a lifetime is ________.

________ refers to an excess of body fat in relation to lean body mass.

Verbal reports provide the most accurate cues to emotional states.

Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between frustration and aggression?

Physiological changes in the body are important in experiencing emotion.

Each of the following is true of Plutchik's theory of emotions except ________.

Married couples report having sex ________ often and being ________ satisfied with their sex lives than unmarried persons.

Compare and contrast the sex drive with other primary drives. Describe the biological and psychological factors involved in sexual arousal. Finally, summarize current beliefs about differences in sexual orientation.

Which of the following motives is the only one that is directed toward a specific object that must be touched, handled, and played with?

The affiliation motive is aroused when people feel threatened.

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

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Therapies

Social Psychology

Measurement and Statistical Methods

Psychology Applied to Work

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Married couples report having sex often and being satisfied with their sex lives than unmarried persons.