Question 1

Overall, emotions tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) promote strong interpersonal relations 
B) have a detrimental impact on interpersonal relations 
C) "test" relationships, so that only the most committed relationships last 
D) be helpful in promoting communication within close relationships, but be detrimental to formal relationships and acquaintances 
A) promote strong interpersonal relations 
B) have a detrimental impact on interpersonal relations 
C) "test" relationships, so that only the most committed relationships last 
D) be helpful in promoting communication within close relationships, but be detrimental to formal relationships and acquaintances

Question 2

Based on research, for which group(s)is there a strong association between overeating and being in a bad mood?

Accepted Answer

A) Only adults with binge eating disorders 
B) Both adults with binge-eating disorders and adults who binge eat (but not those with clinical binge-eating disorders) 
C) Only adults who binge eat (but not those with clinical binge-eating disorders) 
D) Adults with binge-eating disorders, adults who binge eat (but do not have clinical binge-eating disorders), and adults who do not binge eat 
A) Only adults with binge eating disorders 
B) Both adults with binge-eating disorders and adults who binge eat (but not those with clinical binge-eating disorders) 
C) Only adults who binge eat (but not those with clinical binge-eating disorders) 
D) Adults with binge-eating disorders, adults who binge eat (but do not have clinical binge-eating disorders), and adults who do not binge eat

Question 3

Compared to men, women are more likely to ____ when feeling depressed. ​

Accepted Answer

A) ruminate 
B) distract themselves 
C) turn to alcohol 
D) use humor 
A) ruminate 
B) distract themselves 
C) turn to alcohol 
D) use humor

Question 4

Disgust has been shown to promote handwashing, avoidance of sex with risky partners, and other health-promoting behaviors. As such, disgust has been called our ___. ​

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral immune system 
B) physiological immune system 
C) catharsis mechanism 
D) affect regulation system 
A) behavioral immune system 
B) physiological immune system 
C) catharsis mechanism 
D) affect regulation system

Question 5

The essence of most guilt-inducing strategies is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) "I am right and you are wrong; can't you see that" 
B) "See how you are hurting me?" 
C) "You are a bad person." 
D) "I understand how you feel." 
A) "I am right and you are wrong; can't you see that" 
B) "See how you are hurting me?" 
C) "You are a bad person." 
D) "I understand how you feel."

Question 6

Which of the following theories of emotion inspired the facial feedback hypothesis? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The Cannon-Bard theory 
B) The James-Lange theory 
C) The Schachter-Singer theory 
D) The excitation transfer theory 
A) The Cannon-Bard theory 
B) The James-Lange theory 
C) The Schachter-Singer theory 
D) The excitation transfer theory

Question 7

Research on emotional intelligence indicates that people who score high on emotional intelligence ____.

Accepted Answer

A) are less likely to get promotions at work 
B) are more likely to have leadership skills 
C) are more likely to get higher peer ratings but lower supervisor ratings 
D) often change jobs 
A) are less likely to get promotions at work 
B) are more likely to have leadership skills 
C) are more likely to get higher peer ratings but lower supervisor ratings 
D) often change jobs

Question 8

Alice was attacked by a pig when she was a child and developed a strong phobia of pigs. Whenever she sees a pig-whether on a farm, in a petting zoo, or even in a movie-she feels a strong, automatic, and immediate dislike. This reaction is best classified as a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A) emotion 
B) affect 
C) mood 
D) attitude 
A) emotion 
B) affect 
C) mood 
D) attitude

Question 9

While most of the time the emotion of anger appears to be destructive and antisocial, there is a case to be made that anger can be helpful to oneself and others. Explain.

Accepted Answer

a. One line of explanation is that anger

Question 10

Compared to negative emotions, there are ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) fewer positive emotions, but they are more differentiated ​ 
B) fewer positive emotions, and they are relatively undifferentiated 
C) more positive emotions, and they are more differentiated 
D) more positive emotions, but they are less differentiated 
A) fewer positive emotions, but they are more differentiated ​ 
B) fewer positive emotions, and they are relatively undifferentiated 
C) more positive emotions, and they are more differentiated 
D) more positive emotions, but they are less differentiated

Question 11

Research on anger indicates that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A) is almost invariably associated with avoidance 
B) is no different from other negative emotions 
C) rarely provides any motivational force to change 
D) can be a powerful motivator for confrontation 
A) is almost invariably associated with avoidance 
B) is no different from other negative emotions 
C) rarely provides any motivational force to change 
D) can be a powerful motivator for confrontation

Question 12

Which of the following is most accurate about the emotion of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety is highly correlated with IQ. 
B) Anxiety discourages people from planning ahead. 
C) Anxiety helps people avoid unnecessary risks. 
D) Anxiety tends to interfere with smart, healthy decision-making. 
A) Anxiety is highly correlated with IQ. 
B) Anxiety discourages people from planning ahead. 
C) Anxiety helps people avoid unnecessary risks. 
D) Anxiety tends to interfere with smart, healthy decision-making.

Question 13

Scores on the AIM instrument tell us ____.

Accepted Answer

A) whether an emotional experience is considered good or bad by a person 
B) the source of emotional experience in individuals 
C) how intense an emotional experience is for a person 
D) the relative balance of good versus bad emotions in a person's life 
A) whether an emotional experience is considered good or bad by a person 
B) the source of emotional experience in individuals 
C) how intense an emotional experience is for a person 
D) the relative balance of good versus bad emotions in a person's life

Question 14

Explain the appraisal theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

In appraisal theories, cognitions play a

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate statement about gender differences in emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) Women are slightly more emotional than men. 
B) Men claim to have stronger feelings than women. 
C) Daily emotional experience various largely based on gender. 
D) Compared to men, women are more willing to report their emotions. 
A) Women are slightly more emotional than men. 
B) Men claim to have stronger feelings than women. 
C) Daily emotional experience various largely based on gender. 
D) Compared to men, women are more willing to report their emotions.

Question 16

Contrary to what many people think, married couples generally believe (prior to having any children)that having children will make them less happy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research suggests that when people feel guilty, they usually ____.

Accepted Answer

A) apologize or seek to make amends 
B) withdraw from others or lash out in anger 
C) try to repress or avoid the emotion 
D) seek to change their social environment 
A) apologize or seek to make amends 
B) withdraw from others or lash out in anger 
C) try to repress or avoid the emotion 
D) seek to change their social environment

Question 18

Research on "positive psychology" indicates that you may be able to increase your overall level of happiness if you sit down once or twice a week and make a list of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) all the good things that have happened to you 
B) all the ways that you are better than other people 
C) all the bad things that have happened to other people 
D) all your accomplishments at work and the money you made 
A) all the good things that have happened to you 
B) all the ways that you are better than other people 
C) all the bad things that have happened to other people 
D) all your accomplishments at work and the money you made

Question 19

One theory suggests that positive emotions function to buffer people against future hard times by expanding people's attention and mindset (e.g., making them relatively creative, exploratory, and adventurous). This theory is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the broaden-and-build theory 
B) the hedonic treadmill theory 
C) the affect-as-information hypothesis 
D) excitation transfer 
A) the broaden-and-build theory 
B) the hedonic treadmill theory 
C) the affect-as-information hypothesis 
D) excitation transfer

Question 20

Briefly describe the different ways in which emotions can improve or hinder judgments, decision-making, and performance. When and why are they helpful and when and why are they harmful?

Accepted Answer

a. People who lack emotions have great d

Overall, emotions tend to ____.

Based on research, for which group(s)is there a strong association between overeating and being in a bad mood?

Compared to men, women are more likely to ____ when feeling depressed.

Disgust has been shown to promote handwashing, avoidance of sex with risky partners, and other health-promoting behaviors. As such, disgust has been called our ___.

The essence of most guilt-inducing strategies is ____.

Which of the following theories of emotion inspired the facial feedback hypothesis?

Research on emotional intelligence indicates that people who score high on emotional intelligence ____.

Alice was attacked by a pig when she was a child and developed a strong phobia of pigs. Whenever she sees a pig-whether on a farm, in a petting zoo, or even in a movie-she feels a strong, automatic, and immediate dislike. This reaction is best classified as a(n)____.

While most of the time the emotion of anger appears to be destructive and antisocial, there is a case to be made that anger can be helpful to oneself and others. Explain.

Compared to negative emotions, there are ____.

Research on anger indicates that it ____.

Which of the following is most accurate about the emotion of anxiety?

Scores on the AIM instrument tell us ____.

Explain the appraisal theory of emotion.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about gender differences in emotions?

Contrary to what many people think, married couples generally believe (prior to having any children)that having children will make them less happy.

Research suggests that when people feel guilty, they usually ____.

Research on "positive psychology" indicates that you may be able to increase your overall level of happiness if you sit down once or twice a week and make a list of ____.

One theory suggests that positive emotions function to buffer people against future hard times by expanding people's attention and mindset (e.g., making them relatively creative, exploratory, and adventurous). This theory is known as ____.

Briefly describe the different ways in which emotions can improve or hinder judgments, decision-making, and performance. When and why are they helpful and when and why are they harmful?

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

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Exam 6: Emotion and Affect

Overall, emotions tend to ____.

Based on research, for which group(s)is there a strong association between overeating and being in a bad mood?

Compared to men, women are more likely to ____ when feeling depressed. ​

Disgust has been shown to promote handwashing, avoidance of sex with risky partners, and other health-promoting behaviors. As such, disgust has been called our ___. ​

The essence of most guilt-inducing strategies is ____.

Which of the following theories of emotion inspired the facial feedback hypothesis? ​

Research on emotional intelligence indicates that people who score high on emotional intelligence ____.

Alice was attacked by a pig when she was a child and developed a strong phobia of pigs. Whenever she sees a pig-whether on a farm, in a petting zoo, or even in a movie-she feels a strong, automatic, and immediate dislike. This reaction is best classified as a(n)____.

While most of the time the emotion of anger appears to be destructive and antisocial, there is a case to be made that anger can be helpful to oneself and others. Explain.

Compared to negative emotions, there are ____. ​

Research on anger indicates that it ____.

Which of the following is most accurate about the emotion of anxiety?

Scores on the AIM instrument tell us ____.

Explain the appraisal theory of emotion.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about gender differences in emotions?

Contrary to what many people think, married couples generally believe (prior to having any children)that having children will make them less happy.

Research suggests that when people feel guilty, they usually ____.

Research on "positive psychology" indicates that you may be able to increase your overall level of happiness if you sit down once or twice a week and make a list of ____.

One theory suggests that positive emotions function to buffer people against future hard times by expanding people's attention and mindset (e.g., making them relatively creative, exploratory, and adventurous). This theory is known as ____.

Briefly describe the different ways in which emotions can improve or hinder judgments, decision-making, and performance. When and why are they helpful and when and why are they harmful?

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

Filters

Compared to men, women are more likely to ____ when feeling depressed.

Disgust has been shown to promote handwashing, avoidance of sex with risky partners, and other health-promoting behaviors. As such, disgust has been called our ___.

Which of the following theories of emotion inspired the facial feedback hypothesis?

Compared to negative emotions, there are ____.