Question 1

Nonhuman animals have:

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A)  been proven to consciously experience the emotion of fear. 
B)  been shown to experience all of the same emotions that humans do. 
C)  not shown any expressions of joy. 
D)  shown behavioral responses to pleasant and unpleasant tastes. 
A)  been proven to consciously experience the emotion of fear. 
B)  been shown to experience all of the same emotions that humans do. 
C)  not shown any expressions of joy. 
D)  shown behavioral responses to pleasant and unpleasant tastes.

Question 2

Give an example of a flashbulb memory and explain how it is different from an ordinary memory.

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Describe a memory of a particularly emot

Question 3

Based on the two-factor theory of emotion, if one wants their date to become very attracted to them, one should:

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A)  take their date on an exhilarating roller coaster ride. 
B)  have a quiet dinner together. 
C)  discuss topics that are not likely to be very emotional for their date. 
D)  do something low key at the start of the date. 
A)  take their date on an exhilarating roller coaster ride. 
B)  have a quiet dinner together. 
C)  discuss topics that are not likely to be very emotional for their date. 
D)  do something low key at the start of the date.

Question 4

Neurons in the _____ have been shown to increase their response to a CS after it is paired with a fear-invoking US.

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A)  lateral nucleus of the amygdala 
B)  central nucleus of the amygdala 
C)  thalamus 
D)  basal ganglia 
A)  lateral nucleus of the amygdala 
B)  central nucleus of the amygdala 
C)  thalamus 
D)  basal ganglia

Question 5

Describe the three phenomena that make up an emotion. Give an example of each of these for the emotion of anger.

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Cover physiological responses,

Question 6

One difference between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias is that:

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A)  with PTSD, the fear is triggered by a specific stimulus, whereas with phobias the fear is triggered by a wide variety of stimuli. 
B)  with phobias, the fear is triggered by a specific stimulus, whereas with PTSD the fear is triggered by a wide variety of stimuli. 
C)  PTSD, but not phobias, can be explained by classical conditioning. 
D)  phobias, but not PTSD, can be explained by classical conditioning. 
A)  with PTSD, the fear is triggered by a specific stimulus, whereas with phobias the fear is triggered by a wide variety of stimuli. 
B)  with phobias, the fear is triggered by a specific stimulus, whereas with PTSD the fear is triggered by a wide variety of stimuli. 
C)  PTSD, but not phobias, can be explained by classical conditioning. 
D)  phobias, but not PTSD, can be explained by classical conditioning.

Question 7

Describe the mechanism by which activation of the amygdala enhances memory for emotional events.

Accepted Answer

Follow the process including activation

Question 8

A rat that is placed in a pool of water can learn to locate and climb onto a submerged platform in order to get out of the water. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned escape. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  conditioned avoidance. 
D)  perseveration. 
A)  conditioned escape. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  conditioned avoidance. 
D)  perseveration.

Question 9

Imagine one is walking through a dark alley alone at night and one hears a sudden noise that subsequently turns out to be just a cat. Describe the neural pathways along which this information travels, including one's auditory system (hearing the sound), the initial fear response, and the subsequent realization that there is no danger.

Accepted Answer

Trace the information along th

Question 10

What is mood congruency of memory? What does it suggest about the effects of emotion on retrieval?

Accepted Answer

Describe the concept

Question 11

A gorilla encounters a frightening stimulus; its first reactions may include a sudden jump followed by immobility. It may also display _____, meaning that its body hair stands on end; this makes the animal look bigger and more threatening.

Accepted Answer

A)  sphincter control 
B)  piloerection 
C)  goosebumps 
D)  bladder control 
A)  sphincter control 
B)  piloerection 
C)  goosebumps 
D)  bladder control

Question 12

The therapy approach for PTSD that may require the patient to repeatedly imagine and describe the feared situations under the guidance of a therapist is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  directed forgetting. 
B)  extinction therapy. 
C)  exposure therapy. 
D)  metal mapping. 
A)  directed forgetting. 
B)  extinction therapy. 
C)  exposure therapy. 
D)  metal mapping.

Question 13

Drugs that interfere with epinephrine appear to:

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A)  reduce the likelihood of developing PTSD. 
B)  increase the likelihood of developing PTSD. 
C)  cause people to forget traumatic episodes. 
D)  cause enhanced memory for traumatic episodes. 
A)  reduce the likelihood of developing PTSD. 
B)  increase the likelihood of developing PTSD. 
C)  cause people to forget traumatic episodes. 
D)  cause enhanced memory for traumatic episodes.

Question 14

The psychological syndrome that can develop after a person is exposed to a horrific event is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned avoidance. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  a phobia. 
D)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
A)  conditioned avoidance. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  a phobia. 
D)  posttraumatic stress disorder.

Question 15

Describe the basic procedure involved in creating a conditioned emotional response.

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Describe the basic classical c

Question 16

According to Seligman's research on learned helplessness, one way to help "immunize" people from becoming depressed would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  surround them with as many pleasant stimuli as possible. 
B)  put them in situations where they cannot possibly escape from adversity. 
C)  make sure they do not experience much adversity in their life. 
D)  expose them early in life to adversities they can overcome. 
A)  surround them with as many pleasant stimuli as possible. 
B)  put them in situations where they cannot possibly escape from adversity. 
C)  make sure they do not experience much adversity in their life. 
D)  expose them early in life to adversities they can overcome.

Question 17

Although Cooper tried to learn to play chess, other players easily beat him. Now Cooper refuses to try playing chess again. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a conditioned emotional response. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  mood congruency of memory. 
D)  perseveration. 
A)  a conditioned emotional response. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  mood congruency of memory. 
D)  perseveration.

Question 18

Epinephrine mediates the physiological components of the fight-or-flight response by stimulating the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cortex. 
B)  brainstem nuclei. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  frontal lobes. 
A)  cortex. 
B)  brainstem nuclei. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  frontal lobes.

Question 19

Which part of the amygdala is primarily responsible for the increase in heart rate and blood pressure that is experienced when a person feels fear?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lateral nucleus 
B)  the central nucleus 
C)  the basolateral nucleus 
D)  the thalamus 
A)  the lateral nucleus 
B)  the central nucleus 
C)  the basolateral nucleus 
D)  the thalamus

Question 20

There is a type of therapy that allows veterans to navigate through a simulated virtual-reality version of the region where they had their most stressful combat-related experiences, undergoing repeated exposure to the fear-evoking stimuli within the safe context of a therapist's office. Under these conditions, many individuals experience gradual reduction of PTSD symptoms. This therapy is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  directed forgetting. 
B)  extinction therapy. 
C)  exposure therapy. 
D)  metal mapping. 
A)  directed forgetting. 
B)  extinction therapy. 
C)  exposure therapy. 
D)  metal mapping.

Nonhuman animals have:

Give an example of a flashbulb memory and explain how it is different from an ordinary memory.

Based on the two-factor theory of emotion, if one wants their date to become very attracted to them, one should:

Neurons in the _____ have been shown to increase their response to a CS after it is paired with a fear-invoking US.

Describe the three phenomena that make up an emotion. Give an example of each of these for the emotion of anger.

One difference between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias is that:

Describe the mechanism by which activation of the amygdala enhances memory for emotional events.

A rat that is placed in a pool of water can learn to locate and climb onto a submerged platform in order to get out of the water. This is an example of:

What is mood congruency of memory? What does it suggest about the effects of emotion on retrieval?

A gorilla encounters a frightening stimulus; its first reactions may include a sudden jump followed by immobility. It may also display _____, meaning that its body hair stands on end; this makes the animal look bigger and more threatening.

The therapy approach for PTSD that may require the patient to repeatedly imagine and describe the feared situations under the guidance of a therapist is known as:

Drugs that interfere with epinephrine appear to:

The psychological syndrome that can develop after a person is exposed to a horrific event is called:

Describe the basic procedure involved in creating a conditioned emotional response.

According to Seligman's research on learned helplessness, one way to help "immunize" people from becoming depressed would be to:

Although Cooper tried to learn to play chess, other players easily beat him. Now Cooper refuses to try playing chess again. This is an example of:

Epinephrine mediates the physiological components of the fight-or-flight response by stimulating the:

Which part of the amygdala is primarily responsible for the increase in heart rate and blood pressure that is experienced when a person feels fear?

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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Exam 10: Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory

Nonhuman animals have:

Give an example of a flashbulb memory and explain how it is different from an ordinary memory.

Based on the two-factor theory of emotion, if one wants their date to become very attracted to them, one should:

Neurons in the _____ have been shown to increase their response to a CS after it is paired with a fear-invoking US.

Describe the three phenomena that make up an emotion. Give an example of each of these for the emotion of anger.

One difference between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias is that:

Describe the mechanism by which activation of the amygdala enhances memory for emotional events.

A rat that is placed in a pool of water can learn to locate and climb onto a submerged platform in order to get out of the water. This is an example of:

What is mood congruency of memory? What does it suggest about the effects of emotion on retrieval?

A gorilla encounters a frightening stimulus; its first reactions may include a sudden jump followed by immobility. It may also display _____, meaning that its body hair stands on end; this makes the animal look bigger and more threatening.

The therapy approach for PTSD that may require the patient to repeatedly imagine and describe the feared situations under the guidance of a therapist is known as:

Drugs that interfere with epinephrine appear to:

The psychological syndrome that can develop after a person is exposed to a horrific event is called:

Describe the basic procedure involved in creating a conditioned emotional response.

According to Seligman's research on learned helplessness, one way to help "immunize" people from becoming depressed would be to:

Although Cooper tried to learn to play chess, other players easily beat him. Now Cooper refuses to try playing chess again. This is an example of:

Epinephrine mediates the physiological components of the fight-or-flight response by stimulating the:

Which part of the amygdala is primarily responsible for the increase in heart rate and blood pressure that is experienced when a person feels fear?

Fundamental Themes in the Psychology of Learning and Memory

The Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization:

Classical Conditioning:

Operant Conditioning:

Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

Episodic and Semantic Memory:

Skill Memory:

Working Memory and Cognitive Control

Social Learning and Memory:

Development and Aging:learning and Memory Across the Lifespan

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