Question 1

According to the text,some cognitive appraisals can be very automatic and primitive such that we have little awareness that they have even occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle,the onset of vasocongestion occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  orgasm phase. 
B)  resolution phase. 
C)  plateau phase. 
D)  excitement phase. 
A)  orgasm phase. 
B)  resolution phase. 
C)  plateau phase. 
D)  excitement phase. D

Question 3

The neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine were discussed as playing a role in the emotion of:

Accepted Answer

A)  joy. 
B)  surprise. 
C)  sadness. 
D)  anger. 
A)  joy. 
B)  surprise. 
C)  sadness. 
D)  anger. D

Question 4

What does research indicate about gender differences in identifying emotional expressions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are generally more accurate than men at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of learning as traditionally women are more likely to perform roles that involve caring for others. 
B)  Women are generally more accurate than men at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of biological differences due to evolutionary adaptations. 
C)  Men are generally more accurate than women at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of learning as traditionally men are more likely to perform roles that involve competition. 
D)  Men are generally more accurate than women at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of biological differences due to evolutionary adaptations. 
A)  Women are generally more accurate than men at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of learning as traditionally women are more likely to perform roles that involve caring for others. 
B)  Women are generally more accurate than men at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of biological differences due to evolutionary adaptations. 
C)  Men are generally more accurate than women at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of learning as traditionally men are more likely to perform roles that involve competition. 
D)  Men are generally more accurate than women at reading emotions,and this is likely a result of biological differences due to evolutionary adaptations.

Question 5

Which of the following brain areas was mentioned as playing an important role with regard to emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  the hippocampus 
B)  the ascending reticular formation 
C)  the amygdala 
D)  the hypothalamus 
A)  the hippocampus 
B)  the ascending reticular formation 
C)  the amygdala 
D)  the hypothalamus

Question 6

Maslow proposed that if a lower-level need is no longer satisfied,we focus on meeting that need as we are experiencing ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic motivation 
B)  deficiency needs 
C)  need regression 
D)  growth needs 
A)  intrinsic motivation 
B)  deficiency needs 
C)  need regression 
D)  growth needs

Question 7

Researchers suspect that neurotransmitters are involved in the experiencing of positive emotions.These neurotransmitters include:

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenaline and norepinephrine 
B)  dopamine and norepinephrine 
C)  dopamine and endorphins 
D)  adrenaline and endorphins 
A)  adrenaline and norepinephrine 
B)  dopamine and norepinephrine 
C)  dopamine and endorphins 
D)  adrenaline and endorphins

Question 8

One of the factors that may make it difficult for obese people to lose weight is that their bodies have higher levels of ___________,which functions to convert glucose into fat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the factors that may make...

Question 9

Studies with animals have found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation can be influenced by exposing adult species to specific sex hormones. 
B)  sexual orientation can be influenced by altering prenatal exposure to sex hormones. 
C)  it appears to be next to impossible to manipulate animal sexual orientation. 
D)  like humans,adult homosexual and heterosexual animals also show different levels of sex hormones. 
A)  sexual orientation can be influenced by exposing adult species to specific sex hormones. 
B)  sexual orientation can be influenced by altering prenatal exposure to sex hormones. 
C)  it appears to be next to impossible to manipulate animal sexual orientation. 
D)  like humans,adult homosexual and heterosexual animals also show different levels of sex hormones.

Question 10

The polygraph test operates by measuring which component of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  eliciting stimulus 
B)  cognitive 
C)  physiological 
D)  behavioural 
A)  eliciting stimulus 
B)  cognitive 
C)  physiological 
D)  behavioural

Question 11

Monica has had a very emotionally draining day,but she really isn't sure what she is feeling.After taking a quiet moment to herself,she starts to cry,and after observing this behaviour,she decides that she must be sad.This example of emotional recognition is most consistent with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-observation theory of emotion. 
B)  behavioural theory of emotion. 
C)  James-Lange theory of emotion. 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. 
A)  self-observation theory of emotion. 
B)  behavioural theory of emotion. 
C)  James-Lange theory of emotion. 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

Question 12

Extrinsic motivation involves performing an activity for its own sake because you find it enjoyable or engaging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The case of the Pima Indians of Arizona demonstrates how:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors largely determine obesity. 
B)  personality and genetic factors can interact to produce obesity. 
C)  genetic and environmental factors can interact to produce obesity. 
D)  environmental and personality factors can interact to produce obesity. 
A)  genetic factors largely determine obesity. 
B)  personality and genetic factors can interact to produce obesity. 
C)  genetic and environmental factors can interact to produce obesity. 
D)  environmental and personality factors can interact to produce obesity.

Question 14

Suppose someone asked you right now to think of a time when you were treated unfairly.It is very likely that the simple memory of what was done to you would evoke some feelings of anger and/or other emotions that you experienced in response to this particular event.The fact that you can do this in response to this person's request best demonstrates how:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotions can be triggered by internal or external stimuli. 
B)  most emotions are triggered by external stimuli. 
C)  emotional comparisons can make people feel worse. 
D)  emotions include both instrumental and expressive behaviours. 
A)  emotions can be triggered by internal or external stimuli. 
B)  most emotions are triggered by external stimuli. 
C)  emotional comparisons can make people feel worse. 
D)  emotions include both instrumental and expressive behaviours.

Question 15

According to Fredrickson and Roberts' objectification theory,American culture specifically teaches women:

Accepted Answer

A)  how to become obsessive perfectionists. 
B)  to use food and harmful eating habits to regulate negative emotions. 
C)  to view their bodies as things or commodities,much as external observers would. 
D)  that they have to control their weight and food intake in order to feel safe. 
A)  how to become obsessive perfectionists. 
B)  to use food and harmful eating habits to regulate negative emotions. 
C)  to view their bodies as things or commodities,much as external observers would. 
D)  that they have to control their weight and food intake in order to feel safe.

Question 16

A number of modern emotion theorists assert that emotional expressions:

Accepted Answer

A)  are determined by the interaction of biology and cultural display rules. 
B)  are determined by the interaction of biology and personality. 
C)  are almost entirely determined by cultural display rules. 
D)  are almost entirely determined by biological factors. 
A)  are determined by the interaction of biology and cultural display rules. 
B)  are determined by the interaction of biology and personality. 
C)  are almost entirely determined by cultural display rules. 
D)  are almost entirely determined by biological factors.

Question 17

According to the text,the most obvious environmental factor that influences eating is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  number of people with whom we are eating. 
B)  availability of food. 
C)  taste of food. 
D)  variety of food. 
A)  number of people with whom we are eating. 
B)  availability of food. 
C)  taste of food. 
D)  variety of food.

Question 18

Even though Gary is a very controlling person,Jackie is in love with him and says yes when he asks her to marry him.As the engagement period continues,Jackie is starting to get worried that she may not be able to stand his strong desire to control her activities.Although she really wants to marry him,the closer the wedding day gets,the more she is concerned about his control.Jackie is experiencing which motivational conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance-approach conflict 
B)  approach-avoidance conflict 
C)  avoidance-avoidance conflict 
D)  approach-approach conflict 
A)  avoidance-approach conflict 
B)  approach-avoidance conflict 
C)  avoidance-avoidance conflict 
D)  approach-approach conflict

Question 19

When discussing the origins of altruistic behaviour evident in many individuals across many circumstances,Dr.Kim asserts that even though it doesn't necessarily benefit the individual,there must have been some kind of adaptive significance produced by this kind of behaviour or it would not be present today.Based on this information,Dr.Kim would most likely identify with which of the following approaches to motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic theory 
B)  evolutionary psychology 
C)  social learning theory 
D)  incentive theory 
A)  humanistic theory 
B)  evolutionary psychology 
C)  social learning theory 
D)  incentive theory

Question 20

Tim is just to play the piano and,somewhat surprisingly,he already enjoys playing it even though he isn't very good.Tim's parents would like to see him develop his skills so they decide to pay Tim $10.00 at the end of each week if he has satisfactorily practiced all his lessons.Motivation theorists familiar with the overjustification hypothesis would argue that the rewards being offered by Tim's parents may decrease Tim's interest in piano by _______________ motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  enhancing his instinctual 
B)  undermining his growth 
C)  enhancing his growth 
D)  undermining his intrinsic 
A)  enhancing his instinctual 
B)  undermining his growth 
C)  enhancing his growth 
D)  undermining his intrinsic

According to the text,some cognitive appraisals can be very automatic and primitive such that we have little awareness that they have even occurred.

In Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle,the onset of vasocongestion occurs in the:

The neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine were discussed as playing a role in the emotion of:

What does research indicate about gender differences in identifying emotional expressions?

Which of the following brain areas was mentioned as playing an important role with regard to emotions?

Maslow proposed that if a lower-level need is no longer satisfied,we focus on meeting that need as we are experiencing ______________.

Researchers suspect that neurotransmitters are involved in the experiencing of positive emotions.These neurotransmitters include:

One of the factors that may make it difficult for obese people to lose weight is that their bodies have higher levels of ___________,which functions to convert glucose into fat.

Studies with animals have found that:

The polygraph test operates by measuring which component of emotion?

Monica has had a very emotionally draining day,but she really isn't sure what she is feeling.After taking a quiet moment to herself,she starts to cry,and after observing this behaviour,she decides that she must be sad.This example of emotional recognition is most consistent with the:

Extrinsic motivation involves performing an activity for its own sake because you find it enjoyable or engaging.

The case of the Pima Indians of Arizona demonstrates how:

According to Fredrickson and Roberts' objectification theory,American culture specifically teaches women:

A number of modern emotion theorists assert that emotional expressions:

According to the text,the most obvious environmental factor that influences eating is the:

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

According to the text,some cognitive appraisals can be very automatic and primitive such that we have little awareness that they have even occurred.

In Masters and Johnson's sexual response cycle,the onset of vasocongestion occurs in the:

The neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine were discussed as playing a role in the emotion of:

What does research indicate about gender differences in identifying emotional expressions?

Which of the following brain areas was mentioned as playing an important role with regard to emotions?

Maslow proposed that if a lower-level need is no longer satisfied,we focus on meeting that need as we are experiencing ______________.

Researchers suspect that neurotransmitters are involved in the experiencing of positive emotions.These neurotransmitters include:

One of the factors that may make it difficult for obese people to lose weight is that their bodies have higher levels of ___________,which functions to convert glucose into fat.

Studies with animals have found that:

The polygraph test operates by measuring which component of emotion?

Monica has had a very emotionally draining day,but she really isn't sure what she is feeling.After taking a quiet moment to herself,she starts to cry,and after observing this behaviour,she decides that she must be sad.This example of emotional recognition is most consistent with the:

Extrinsic motivation involves performing an activity for its own sake because you find it enjoyable or engaging.

The case of the Pima Indians of Arizona demonstrates how:

According to Fredrickson and Roberts' objectification theory,American culture specifically teaches women:

A number of modern emotion theorists assert that emotional expressions:

According to the text,the most obvious environmental factor that influences eating is the:

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

And Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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