Question 1

What is a Duchenne smile?

Accepted Answer

A) a fake smile 
B) a suppressed grimace 
C) a smile in response to another person smiling 
D) a type of smile resulting from the facial-feedback effect 
E) a genuine smile 
A) a fake smile 
B) a suppressed grimace 
C) a smile in response to another person smiling 
D) a type of smile resulting from the facial-feedback effect 
E) a genuine smile

Question 2

Facial expression of emotions is controlled by the

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum. 
B) cerebral cortex. 
C) hypothalamus. 
D) hippocampus. 
E) limbic system. 
A) cerebellum. 
B) cerebral cortex. 
C) hypothalamus. 
D) hippocampus. 
E) limbic system.

Question 3

Who conducted research suggesting that humans and many other animals have basic needs for exploration and activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Charles Darwin 
B) David McClelland 
C) Abraham Maslow 
D) Dacher Keltner 
E) Harry Harlow 
A) Charles Darwin 
B) David McClelland 
C) Abraham Maslow 
D) Dacher Keltner 
E) Harry Harlow

Question 4

Curlee has a good ability to recognize emotions in herself and in others. She is also able to effectively manage her emotions. Curlee appears to have high levels of

Accepted Answer

A) emotional intelligence. 
B) psychosocial need. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) happiness. 
E) anger management ability. 
A) emotional intelligence. 
B) psychosocial need. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) happiness. 
E) anger management ability.

Question 5

Who is a major researcher in the study of need for achievement?

Accepted Answer

A) Abraham Maslow 
B) Clark Hull 
C) Dacher Keltner 
D) David McClelland 
E) Harry Harlow 
A) Abraham Maslow 
B) Clark Hull 
C) Dacher Keltner 
D) David McClelland 
E) Harry Harlow

Question 6

Maslow referred to the need to fulfill one's own unique potential as the need for

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem. 
B) self-actualization. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) self-sufficiency. 
E) achievement. 
A) self-esteem. 
B) self-actualization. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) self-sufficiency. 
E) achievement.

Question 7

Motives address the fundamental question of the _____ of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) who 
B) what 
C) why 
D) where 
E) when 
A) who 
B) what 
C) why 
D) where 
E) when

Question 8

Based on his study exposing subjects to Japanese ideographs, Zajonc suggests that liking or disliking sometimes occurs through

Accepted Answer

A) a state of general arousal, accompanied by cognitive appraisal. 
B) a state of general arousal only. 
C) cognitive appraisal only. 
D) activation of the sympathetic nervous system. 
E) exposure to a stimulus without cognitive appraisal. 
A) a state of general arousal, accompanied by cognitive appraisal. 
B) a state of general arousal only. 
C) cognitive appraisal only. 
D) activation of the sympathetic nervous system. 
E) exposure to a stimulus without cognitive appraisal.

Question 9

Empathy is most likely to play a role in which aspect of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Managing your emotions 
B) Motivating yourself 
C) Knowing your emotions 
D) Delaying gratification 
E) Recognizing emotions in others 
A) Managing your emotions 
B) Motivating yourself 
C) Knowing your emotions 
D) Delaying gratification 
E) Recognizing emotions in others

Question 10

According to research reported in your textbook, Japanese people may report an unpleasant feeling of indebtedness to others, which is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) beholdenness 
B) oime 
C) fureai 
D) sensai 
E) aijou 
A) beholdenness 
B) oime 
C) fureai 
D) sensai 
E) aijou

Question 11

According to the text, the most widely studied psychosocial need is the need for

Accepted Answer

A) affiliation. 
B) acceptance. 
C) achievement. 
D) arousal. 
E) social relationships. 
A) affiliation. 
B) acceptance. 
C) achievement. 
D) arousal. 
E) social relationships.

Question 12

In the dual-pathway model of fear, the "high road" leads to the ______ and the "low road" leads to the ______.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus; cerebral cortex 
B) cerebral cortex; amygdala 
C) amygdala; cerebral cortex 
D) cerebral cortex; hypothalamus 
E) hypothalamus; amygdala 
A) hypothalamus; cerebral cortex 
B) cerebral cortex; amygdala 
C) amygdala; cerebral cortex 
D) cerebral cortex; hypothalamus 
E) hypothalamus; amygdala

Question 13

The technical name for a lie detector test is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) electroencephalograph. 
B) electrocardiograph. 
C) polygraph. 
D) vasocongestion monitor. 
E) functional MRI. 
A) electroencephalograph. 
B) electrocardiograph. 
C) polygraph. 
D) vasocongestion monitor. 
E) functional MRI.

Question 14

In drive theory, inborn is to ______ as experience is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) primary drives; secondary drives 
B) biological drives; primary drives 
C) homeostasis; imbalance 
D) imbalance; homeostasis 
E) secondary drives; primary drives 
A) primary drives; secondary drives 
B) biological drives; primary drives 
C) homeostasis; imbalance 
D) imbalance; homeostasis 
E) secondary drives; primary drives

Question 15

The behavioral component of an emotion can take one of two forms: _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) approach; avoidance 
B) approach; facial expression 
C) flight; fight 
D) avoidance; freezing 
E) posture; vocal tone 
A) approach; avoidance 
B) approach; facial expression 
C) flight; fight 
D) avoidance; freezing 
E) posture; vocal tone

Question 16

Emotional intelligence is best defined as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) self-awareness of our deepest emotions 
B) the ability to motivate yourself to take action 
C) the ability to control our emotions effectively 
D) the ability to avoid acting in the face of destructive emotions 
E) the ability to recognize and manage emotions 
A) self-awareness of our deepest emotions 
B) the ability to motivate yourself to take action 
C) the ability to control our emotions effectively 
D) the ability to avoid acting in the face of destructive emotions 
E) the ability to recognize and manage emotions

Question 17

Women are generally better at recognizing _____, whereas men are generally better at recognizing _____.

Accepted Answer

A) angry faces; sad faces 
B) happy faces; sad faces 
C) provocative faces; rebellious faces 
D) sad faces; happy faces 
E) happy or sad faces; angry faces 
A) angry faces; sad faces 
B) happy faces; sad faces 
C) provocative faces; rebellious faces 
D) sad faces; happy faces 
E) happy or sad faces; angry faces

Question 18

LaDonna experiences a state of biological tension because she is hungry. Her hunger motivates her to stop at the local deli after class. Which theory best explains LaDonna's choice to go to the deli?

Accepted Answer

A) arousal theory 
B) drive theory 
C) instinct theory 
D) need theory 
E) set point theory 
A) arousal theory 
B) drive theory 
C) instinct theory 
D) need theory 
E) set point theory

Question 19

In what order do the phases of the sexual response cycle occur?

Accepted Answer

A) excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution 
B) excitement, orgasm, plateau, resolution 
C) excitement, orgasm, resolution, plateau 
D) plateau, excitement, orgasm, resolution 
E) plateau, excitement, resolution, orgasm 
A) excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution 
B) excitement, orgasm, plateau, resolution 
C) excitement, orgasm, resolution, plateau 
D) plateau, excitement, orgasm, resolution 
E) plateau, excitement, resolution, orgasm

Question 20

Regarding research on restaurant portion sizes reported in the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Portion sizes have increased, but consumers have responded by asking to take home the extra food instead of consuming it at the restaurant. 
B) People who select larger portions are less likely to exercise. 
C) When portions are presented on larger plates, people tend to select more food; however, portion size does not affect how much food people select to eat. 
D) When portion sizes are larger, people tend to select more food to eat, but they do not select more food when the portions are simply placed on a larger plate. 
E) When portion sizes are larger or are offered on larger plates, people tend to select more food. 
A) Portion sizes have increased, but consumers have responded by asking to take home the extra food instead of consuming it at the restaurant. 
B) People who select larger portions are less likely to exercise. 
C) When portions are presented on larger plates, people tend to select more food; however, portion size does not affect how much food people select to eat. 
D) When portion sizes are larger, people tend to select more food to eat, but they do not select more food when the portions are simply placed on a larger plate. 
E) When portion sizes are larger or are offered on larger plates, people tend to select more food.

What is a Duchenne smile?

Facial expression of emotions is controlled by the

Who conducted research suggesting that humans and many other animals have basic needs for exploration and activity?

Curlee has a good ability to recognize emotions in herself and in others. She is also able to effectively manage her emotions. Curlee appears to have high levels of

Who is a major researcher in the study of need for achievement?

Maslow referred to the need to fulfill one's own unique potential as the need for

Motives address the fundamental question of the _____ of behavior.

Based on his study exposing subjects to Japanese ideographs, Zajonc suggests that liking or disliking sometimes occurs through

Empathy is most likely to play a role in which aspect of emotional intelligence?

According to research reported in your textbook, Japanese people may report an unpleasant feeling of indebtedness to others, which is known as _____.

According to the text, the most widely studied psychosocial need is the need for

In the dual-pathway model of fear, the "high road" leads to the and the "low road" leads to the .

The technical name for a lie detector test is a(n)

In drive theory, inborn is to as experience is to .

The behavioral component of an emotion can take one of two forms: _ and _.

Emotional intelligence is best defined as _____.

Women are generally better at recognizing _, whereas men are generally better at recognizing _.

LaDonna experiences a state of biological tension because she is hungry. Her hunger motivates her to stop at the local deli after class. Which theory best explains LaDonna's choice to go to the deli?

In what order do the phases of the sexual response cycle occur?

Regarding research on restaurant portion sizes reported in the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

What is a Duchenne smile?

Facial expression of emotions is controlled by the

Who conducted research suggesting that humans and many other animals have basic needs for exploration and activity?

Curlee has a good ability to recognize emotions in herself and in others. She is also able to effectively manage her emotions. Curlee appears to have high levels of

Who is a major researcher in the study of need for achievement?

Maslow referred to the need to fulfill one's own unique potential as the need for

Motives address the fundamental question of the _____ of behavior.

Based on his study exposing subjects to Japanese ideographs, Zajonc suggests that liking or disliking sometimes occurs through

Empathy is most likely to play a role in which aspect of emotional intelligence?

According to research reported in your textbook, Japanese people may report an unpleasant feeling of indebtedness to others, which is known as _____.

According to the text, the most widely studied psychosocial need is the need for

In the dual-pathway model of fear, the "high road" leads to the ______ and the "low road" leads to the ______.

The technical name for a lie detector test is a(n)

In drive theory, inborn is to ______ as experience is to ______.

The behavioral component of an emotion can take one of two forms: _____ and _____.

Emotional intelligence is best defined as _____.

Women are generally better at recognizing _____, whereas men are generally better at recognizing _____.

LaDonna experiences a state of biological tension because she is hungry. Her hunger motivates her to stop at the local deli after class. Which theory best explains LaDonna's choice to go to the deli?

In what order do the phases of the sexual response cycle occur?

Regarding research on restaurant portion sizes reported in the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking Language and Intelligence

Human Development

Psychology and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Filters

In the dual-pathway model of fear, the "high road" leads to the and the "low road" leads to the .

In drive theory, inborn is to as experience is to .

The behavioral component of an emotion can take one of two forms: _ and _.

Women are generally better at recognizing _, whereas men are generally better at recognizing _.