Question 1

Positive psychology focuses on _____.

Accepted Answer

A) understanding negative emotions 
B) promoting healthy or positive display rules 
C) promoting emotions such as happiness 
D) decreasing negative thoughts and feelings 
E) learning to better manage the experience of anger 
A) understanding negative emotions 
B) promoting healthy or positive display rules 
C) promoting emotions such as happiness 
D) decreasing negative thoughts and feelings 
E) learning to better manage the experience of anger

Question 2

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that emotions

Accepted Answer

A) occur simultaneously with bodily arousal. 
B) follow bodily arousal. 
C) are processed by two pathways in the brain. 
D) result from a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. 
E) are universal across cultures. 
A) occur simultaneously with bodily arousal. 
B) follow bodily arousal. 
C) are processed by two pathways in the brain. 
D) result from a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal. 
E) are universal across cultures.

Question 3

You read an article on the Internet which suggests that when people experience emotions, they simultaneously feel the emotion and have corresponding bodily reactions. You know that this article was written by someone who supports the ______ theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) James-Lange 
B) two-factor 
C) Cannon-Bard 
D) facial feedback 
E) dual-pathway 
A) James-Lange 
B) two-factor 
C) Cannon-Bard 
D) facial feedback 
E) dual-pathway

Question 4

In the development of sexual orientation, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic factors play no role in the development of sexual orientation. 
B) Genetic factors completely account for the development of sexual orientation. 
C) Genetic factors account for the development of sexual orientation in males, but not in females. 
D) Genetic factors play a larger role in determining homosexuality in males than in females. 
E) Genetic factors play a larger role in determining homosexuality in females than in males. 
A) Genetic factors play no role in the development of sexual orientation. 
B) Genetic factors completely account for the development of sexual orientation. 
C) Genetic factors account for the development of sexual orientation in males, but not in females. 
D) Genetic factors play a larger role in determining homosexuality in males than in females. 
E) Genetic factors play a larger role in determining homosexuality in females than in males.

Question 5

In terms of prefrontal activation associated with emotions, the left cerebral cortex is to ______ emotions as right cerebral cortex is to ______ emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) mimicked; genuine 
B) weak; strong 
C) strong; weak 
D) negative; positive 
E) positive; negative 
A) mimicked; genuine 
B) weak; strong 
C) strong; weak 
D) negative; positive 
E) positive; negative

Question 6

The customs and social norms used to regulate the display of emotions are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) gender roles 
B) cognitions 
C) behavioral expressions 
D) display rules 
E) fureai 
A) gender roles 
B) cognitions 
C) behavioral expressions 
D) display rules 
E) fureai

Question 7

Which hormone do scientists believe works on the hypothalamus to stimulate appetite and eating?

Accepted Answer

A) melatonin 
B) neuropeptide Y 
C) endorphins 
D) dopamine 
E) leptin 
A) melatonin 
B) neuropeptide Y 
C) endorphins 
D) dopamine 
E) leptin

Question 8

The foremost advocate of drive theory was

Accepted Answer

A) Clark Hull. 
B) Sigmund Freud. 
C) William James. 
D) William McDougall. 
E) Harry Harlow. 
A) Clark Hull. 
B) Sigmund Freud. 
C) William James. 
D) William McDougall. 
E) Harry Harlow.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an argument against instinct theory for human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) The list of instincts grew too large to be useful. 
B) The theory does not explain behavior; it only labels it. 
C) Human behavior is too variable to be explained by instincts. 
D) The list of instincts was not large enough to account for human behavior. 
E) Instinct theory fails to consider culture and learning. 
A) The list of instincts grew too large to be useful. 
B) The theory does not explain behavior; it only labels it. 
C) Human behavior is too variable to be explained by instincts. 
D) The list of instincts was not large enough to account for human behavior. 
E) Instinct theory fails to consider culture and learning.

Question 10

One component of emotional intelligence is the ability to motivate yourself. This involves _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to recognize your own true feelings 
B) the ability to marshal your emotions in pursuit of your goals 
C) the ability to experience empathy for other people's emotions 
D) the ability to soothe yourself in difficult times 
E) the ability to help others deal with their feelings 
A) the ability to recognize your own true feelings 
B) the ability to marshal your emotions in pursuit of your goals 
C) the ability to experience empathy for other people's emotions 
D) the ability to soothe yourself in difficult times 
E) the ability to help others deal with their feelings

Question 11

Terry is described as having extrinsic motivation for the achievement of his goals. This means that Terry

Accepted Answer

A) focuses on immediate outcomes. 
B) focuses on short-term outcomes. 
C) has a desire for external rewards. 
D) has a desire for internal gratification. 
E) has low achievement motivation. 
A) focuses on immediate outcomes. 
B) focuses on short-term outcomes. 
C) has a desire for external rewards. 
D) has a desire for internal gratification. 
E) has low achievement motivation.

Question 12

The instinct theory of human motivation was replaced by the

Accepted Answer

A) arousal theory. 
B) incentive theory. 
C) hierarchy of needs theory. 
D) drive theory. 
E) set point theory. 
A) arousal theory. 
B) incentive theory. 
C) hierarchy of needs theory. 
D) drive theory. 
E) set point theory.

Question 13

Which of the following words is/are derived from the Latin movere , meaning "to move"?

Accepted Answer

A) arousal 
B) motivation 
C) emotion 
D) motivation and emotion 
E) motivation, emotion, and arousal 
A) arousal 
B) motivation 
C) emotion 
D) motivation and emotion 
E) motivation, emotion, and arousal

Question 14

The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that emotions

Accepted Answer

A) cause bodily reactions. 
B) come after bodily reactions. 
C) are not related to bodily reactions. 
D) occur simultaneously with bodily reactions. 
E) involve arousal and labeling of its causes. 
A) cause bodily reactions. 
B) come after bodily reactions. 
C) are not related to bodily reactions. 
D) occur simultaneously with bodily reactions. 
E) involve arousal and labeling of its causes.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the six universally recognized emotional expressions?

Accepted Answer

A) fear 
B) sadness 
C) anger 
D) regret 
E) disgust 
A) fear 
B) sadness 
C) anger 
D) regret 
E) disgust

Question 16

Of the following emotions Ken experiences, which is most likely to be processed in his right prefrontal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A) happiness 
B) joy 
C) excitement 
D) acceptance 
E) disgust 
A) happiness 
B) joy 
C) excitement 
D) acceptance 
E) disgust

Question 17

In studies of sexual orientation, gay men report all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) acting "different" than their peers as children 
B) more sensitivity as children 
C) fewer male buddies as children 
D) early attraction to their mothers' clothes 
E) feelings of being different as children 
A) acting "different" than their peers as children 
B) more sensitivity as children 
C) fewer male buddies as children 
D) early attraction to their mothers' clothes 
E) feelings of being different as children

Question 18

Regarding research on gender differences in emotion, which of the following is FALSE

Accepted Answer

A) Women tend to be better than men at expressing their feelings in both words and facial expressions. 
B) Men tend to be less effective than women in recognizing happy and sad faces. 
C) Men tend to be more effective than women in recognizing angry faces. 
D) Women tend to smile more than men. 
E) Women seem to be better at recognizing happy, sad, and angry faces than men. 
A) Women tend to be better than men at expressing their feelings in both words and facial expressions. 
B) Men tend to be less effective than women in recognizing happy and sad faces. 
C) Men tend to be more effective than women in recognizing angry faces. 
D) Women tend to smile more than men. 
E) Women seem to be better at recognizing happy, sad, and angry faces than men.

Question 19

Sandra has a strong need to have social relationships. Psychologists use the term ______ to describe Sandra's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) need for affiliation 
B) need for acceptance 
C) need for arousal 
D) need for sensation 
E) need for achievement 
A) need for affiliation 
B) need for acceptance 
C) need for arousal 
D) need for sensation 
E) need for achievement

Question 20

According to drive theory, secondary drives are

Accepted Answer

A) learned through experience. 
B) homeostatically controlled. 
C) based on instincts. 
D) essential for survival. 
E) biological needs that demand satisfaction. 
A) learned through experience. 
B) homeostatically controlled. 
C) based on instincts. 
D) essential for survival. 
E) biological needs that demand satisfaction.

Positive psychology focuses on _____.

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that emotions

You read an article on the Internet which suggests that when people experience emotions, they simultaneously feel the emotion and have corresponding bodily reactions. You know that this article was written by someone who supports the ______ theory of emotion.

In the development of sexual orientation, which of the following is TRUE?

In terms of prefrontal activation associated with emotions, the left cerebral cortex is to emotions as right cerebral cortex is to emotions.

The customs and social norms used to regulate the display of emotions are known as _____.

Which hormone do scientists believe works on the hypothalamus to stimulate appetite and eating?

The foremost advocate of drive theory was

Which of the following is NOT an argument against instinct theory for human behavior?

One component of emotional intelligence is the ability to motivate yourself. This involves _____.

Terry is described as having extrinsic motivation for the achievement of his goals. This means that Terry

The instinct theory of human motivation was replaced by the

Which of the following words is/are derived from the Latin movere , meaning "to move"?

The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that emotions

Which of the following is not one of the six universally recognized emotional expressions?

Of the following emotions Ken experiences, which is most likely to be processed in his right prefrontal cortex?

In studies of sexual orientation, gay men report all but which of the following?

Regarding research on gender differences in emotion, which of the following is FALSE

Sandra has a strong need to have social relationships. Psychologists use the term ______ to describe Sandra's needs.

According to drive theory, secondary drives are

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

Positive psychology focuses on _____.

The two-factor theory of emotion suggests that emotions

You read an article on the Internet which suggests that when people experience emotions, they simultaneously feel the emotion and have corresponding bodily reactions. You know that this article was written by someone who supports the ______ theory of emotion.

In the development of sexual orientation, which of the following is TRUE?

In terms of prefrontal activation associated with emotions, the left cerebral cortex is to ______ emotions as right cerebral cortex is to ______ emotions.

The customs and social norms used to regulate the display of emotions are known as _____.

Which hormone do scientists believe works on the hypothalamus to stimulate appetite and eating?

The foremost advocate of drive theory was

Which of the following is NOT an argument against instinct theory for human behavior?

One component of emotional intelligence is the ability to motivate yourself. This involves _____.

Terry is described as having extrinsic motivation for the achievement of his goals. This means that Terry

The instinct theory of human motivation was replaced by the

Which of the following words is/are derived from the Latin movere , meaning "to move"?

The James-Lange theory of emotion suggests that emotions

Which of the following is not one of the six universally recognized emotional expressions?

Of the following emotions Ken experiences, which is most likely to be processed in his right prefrontal cortex?

In studies of sexual orientation, gay men report all but which of the following?

Regarding research on gender differences in emotion, which of the following is FALSE

Sandra has a strong need to have social relationships. Psychologists use the term ______ to describe Sandra's needs.

According to drive theory, secondary drives are

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In terms of prefrontal activation associated with emotions, the left cerebral cortex is to emotions as right cerebral cortex is to emotions.