Question 1

When an organism's weight rises above its set point, the organism is likely to experience a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in both hunger and basal metabolic rate. 
B)  increase in hunger and a decrease in basal metabolic rate. 
C)  decrease in hunger and an increase in basal metabolic rate. 
D)  increase in both hunger and basal metabolic rate. 
A)  decrease in both hunger and basal metabolic rate. 
B)  increase in hunger and a decrease in basal metabolic rate. 
C)  decrease in hunger and an increase in basal metabolic rate. 
D)  increase in both hunger and basal metabolic rate.

Question 2

Which theory most clearly emphasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  instinct theory 
B)  drive-reduction theory 
C)  arousal theory 
D)  hierarchy of needs theory 
A)  instinct theory 
B)  drive-reduction theory 
C)  arousal theory 
D)  hierarchy of needs theory

Question 3

Those who trace the origins of social bonding to its survival value are most likely to agree that the need to belong is

Accepted Answer

A)  an incentive. 
B)  genetically influenced. 
C)  a sexual instinct. 
D)  Maslow's highest-level need. 
A)  an incentive. 
B)  genetically influenced. 
C)  a sexual instinct. 
D)  Maslow's highest-level need.

Question 4

When people's images on a video monitor are widened to make them look fatter, observers perceive them as

Accepted Answer

A)  more sincere and more friendly. 
B)  more sincere and less friendly. 
C)  less sincere and less friendly. 
D)  less sincere and more friendly. 
A)  more sincere and more friendly. 
B)  more sincere and less friendly. 
C)  less sincere and less friendly. 
D)  less sincere and more friendly.

Question 5

Research on the human sexual response cycle indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure rates decrease during the plateau phase and increase during orgasm. 
B)  conception is not possible without the occurrence of male orgasm. 
C)  female orgasm increases the likelihood of conception. 
D)  the resolution phase of the female sexual response cycle is especially lengthy 
A)  blood pressure rates decrease during the plateau phase and increase during orgasm. 
B)  conception is not possible without the occurrence of male orgasm. 
C)  female orgasm increases the likelihood of conception. 
D)  the resolution phase of the female sexual response cycle is especially lengthy

Question 6

The level of serotonin in the brain is

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased by a diet high in sugar. 
B)  decreased by a diet high in salt. 
C)  increased by a diet high in protein. 
D)  increased by a diet high in carbohydrates. 
A)  decreased by a diet high in sugar. 
B)  decreased by a diet high in salt. 
C)  increased by a diet high in protein. 
D)  increased by a diet high in carbohydrates.

Question 7

Which theory would be most helpful for explaining why people are motivated to watch horror movies?

Accepted Answer

A)  instinct theory 
B)  drive-reduction theory 
C)  hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  arousal theory 
A)  instinct theory 
B)  drive-reduction theory 
C)  hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  arousal theory

Question 8

By manipulating a single gene, scientists have been able to control sexual orientation in

Accepted Answer

A)  humans. 
B)  chimpanzees. 
C)  fruit flies. 
D)  all of these organisms. 
A)  humans. 
B)  chimpanzees. 
C)  fruit flies. 
D)  all of these organisms.

Question 9

An integrated understanding of rising obesity rates in terms of set points, culturally learned taste preferences, and the ready availability of large food portions is best illustrated by

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis. 
B)  the evolutionary perspective. 
C)  human factors psychology. 
D)  a biopsychosocial approach. 
A)  homeostasis. 
B)  the evolutionary perspective. 
C)  human factors psychology. 
D)  a biopsychosocial approach.

Question 10

If your close friend becomes obese, the odds of you likewise becoming obese increase. This best illustrates the impact of ________ on obesity.

Accepted Answer

A)  unit bias 
B)  neophobia 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  social influence 
A)  unit bias 
B)  neophobia 
C)  homeostasis 
D)  social influence

Question 11

Gina and Nanette are sisters and both are lesbians. According to the research on the origins of sexual orientation, it is highly likely that

Accepted Answer

A)  they were unusually fearful of boys during their childhoods. 
B)  they have higher testosterone levels than most adult women. 
C)  their father was not present during their childhood. 
D)  none of these things are true. 
A)  they were unusually fearful of boys during their childhoods. 
B)  they have higher testosterone levels than most adult women. 
C)  their father was not present during their childhood. 
D)  none of these things are true.

Question 12

Compared with ineffective managers, those who excel invest a _______ proportion of their time and effort trying to remedy their employees' deficiencies and a _______ proportion of their time and effort trying to enhance their employees' talents.

Accepted Answer

A)  larger; larger 
B)  smaller; smaller 
C)  larger; smaller 
D)  smaller; larger 
A)  larger; larger 
B)  smaller; smaller 
C)  larger; smaller 
D)  smaller; larger

Question 13

Feelings of hunger are decreased by the hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  ghrelin. 
B)  orexin. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  PYY. 
A)  ghrelin. 
B)  orexin. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  PYY.

Question 14

An instinctive behavior is one that is

Accepted Answer

A)  designed to reduce drives. 
B)  triggered by a sexual incentive. 
C)  similar in all living organisms. 
D)  unlearned. 
A)  designed to reduce drives. 
B)  triggered by a sexual incentive. 
C)  similar in all living organisms. 
D)  unlearned.

Question 15

Research on genetic influences on obesity reveals that

Accepted Answer

A)  the body weights of adoptees correlate with that of their biological parents. 
B)  the body weights of adoptees correlate with that of their adoptive parents. 
C)  identical twins usually have very different body weights. 
D)  the body weights of identical twin women are more similar than those of 
A)  the body weights of adoptees correlate with that of their biological parents. 
B)  the body weights of adoptees correlate with that of their adoptive parents. 
C)  identical twins usually have very different body weights. 
D)  the body weights of identical twin women are more similar than those of

Question 16

A lack of sufficient oxygen intake is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  drive. 
B)  instinct. 
C)  need. 
D)  refractory period. 
A)  drive. 
B)  instinct. 
C)  need. 
D)  refractory period.

Question 17

Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called

Accepted Answer

A)  needs. 
B)  incentives. 
C)  set points. 
D)  drives. 
A)  needs. 
B)  incentives. 
C)  set points. 
D)  drives.

Question 18

According to drive-reduction theory, a need refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a physiological state that usually triggers motivational arousal. 
B)  anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior. 
C)  a desire to perform a behavior in order to avoid punishment. 
D)  a rigidly patterned behavioral urge characteristic of all people. 
A)  a physiological state that usually triggers motivational arousal. 
B)  anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior. 
C)  a desire to perform a behavior in order to avoid punishment. 
D)  a rigidly patterned behavioral urge characteristic of all people.

Question 19

Gender differences in erotic plasticity are best illustrated by the fact that women

Accepted Answer

A)  have longer refractory periods than do men. 
B)  tend to be more changeable than men in sexual orientation. 
C)  are less likely than men to be equally aroused by male and female erotic stimuli. 
D)  become aware of their sexual orientation much earlier in life than do men. 
A)  have longer refractory periods than do men. 
B)  tend to be more changeable than men in sexual orientation. 
C)  are less likely than men to be equally aroused by male and female erotic stimuli. 
D)  become aware of their sexual orientation much earlier in life than do men.

Question 20

Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  one pound is always lost for every 3500-calorie reduction in diet. 
B)  children with obese parents are no more likely to be obese than children with normal-weight parents. 
C)  once we become fat, we require less food to maintain our weight than we did to
Attain it. 
D)  it is easier for people to lose weight on the second or third attempt at dieting 
A)  one pound is always lost for every 3500-calorie reduction in diet. 
B)  children with obese parents are no more likely to be obese than children with normal-weight parents. 
C)  once we become fat, we require less food to maintain our weight than we did to
Attain it. 
D)  it is easier for people to lose weight on the second or third attempt at dieting

When an organism's weight rises above its set point, the organism is likely to experience a(n)

Which theory most clearly emphasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?

Those who trace the origins of social bonding to its survival value are most likely to agree that the need to belong is

When people's images on a video monitor are widened to make them look fatter, observers perceive them as

Research on the human sexual response cycle indicates that

The level of serotonin in the brain is

Which theory would be most helpful for explaining why people are motivated to watch horror movies?

By manipulating a single gene, scientists have been able to control sexual orientation in

An integrated understanding of rising obesity rates in terms of set points, culturally learned taste preferences, and the ready availability of large food portions is best illustrated by

If your close friend becomes obese, the odds of you likewise becoming obese increase. This best illustrates the impact of ________ on obesity.

Gina and Nanette are sisters and both are lesbians. According to the research on the origins of sexual orientation, it is highly likely that

Compared with ineffective managers, those who excel invest a _ proportion of their time and effort trying to remedy their employees' deficiencies and a _ proportion of their time and effort trying to enhance their employees' talents.

Feelings of hunger are decreased by the hormone

An instinctive behavior is one that is

Research on genetic influences on obesity reveals that

A lack of sufficient oxygen intake is an example of a(n)

Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called

According to drive-reduction theory, a need refers to

Gender differences in erotic plasticity are best illustrated by the fact that women

Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

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When an organism's weight rises above its set point, the organism is likely to experience a(n)

Which theory most clearly emphasizes the importance of homeostasis in motivation?

Those who trace the origins of social bonding to its survival value are most likely to agree that the need to belong is

When people's images on a video monitor are widened to make them look fatter, observers perceive them as

Research on the human sexual response cycle indicates that

The level of serotonin in the brain is

Which theory would be most helpful for explaining why people are motivated to watch horror movies?

By manipulating a single gene, scientists have been able to control sexual orientation in

An integrated understanding of rising obesity rates in terms of set points, culturally learned taste preferences, and the ready availability of large food portions is best illustrated by

If your close friend becomes obese, the odds of you likewise becoming obese increase. This best illustrates the impact of ________ on obesity.

Gina and Nanette are sisters and both are lesbians. According to the research on the origins of sexual orientation, it is highly likely that

Compared with ineffective managers, those who excel invest a _______ proportion of their time and effort trying to remedy their employees' deficiencies and a _______ proportion of their time and effort trying to enhance their employees' talents.

Feelings of hunger are decreased by the hormone

An instinctive behavior is one that is

Research on genetic influences on obesity reveals that

A lack of sufficient oxygen intake is an example of a(n)

Positive and negative environmental stimuli that motivate behavior are called

According to drive-reduction theory, a need refers to

Gender differences in erotic plasticity are best illustrated by the fact that women

Research on obesity and weight control indicates that

Tiinking Critically With Psychological Science

Neuroscience and Behavior

Nature,nurture and Human Diversity

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Sensation

Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Language

Motivation and Work

Emotion

Stress and Health

Personality

Psychological Disorders

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Your Mind on Drugs

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Compared with ineffective managers, those who excel invest a _ proportion of their time and effort trying to remedy their employees' deficiencies and a _ proportion of their time and effort trying to enhance their employees' talents.