Question 1

The brain circuitry that involves the emotion of fear can follow ________ pathways.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five

Question 2

An ob gene that controls the production of leptin has been discovered in mice and humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ethology is the study of human motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following terms is NOT used when referring to the pursuit of goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  personal projects 
B)  best possible selves 
C)  life outcomes 
D)  personal strivings 
A)  personal projects 
B)  best possible selves 
C)  life outcomes 
D)  personal strivings

Question 5

Cannon and Washburn measured stomach contractions with a balloon. They found that when subjects reported

Accepted Answer

A)  thirst, their stomach was relaxed. 
B)  a full stomach, their stomach was relaxed. 
C)  hunger, their stomach was contracting. 
D)  thirst, their stomach was empty. 
A)  thirst, their stomach was relaxed. 
B)  a full stomach, their stomach was relaxed. 
C)  hunger, their stomach was contracting. 
D)  thirst, their stomach was empty.

Question 6

Explain the relationship between the Yerkes-Dodson Law and test anxiety.

Accepted Answer

According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, opti

Question 7

Lidia graduated from college ten years ago and is considering a career change. She is eager to find a position that challenges her and allows her to grow as a person. To learn about potential career paths, she signs up for classes at the local community college. Lidia's desire to explore and grow as a person reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  relatedness. 
B)  extrinsic motivation. 
C)  competence motivation. 
D)  homeostasis. 
A)  relatedness. 
B)  extrinsic motivation. 
C)  competence motivation. 
D)  homeostasis.

Question 8

CCK helps start the digestion of food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Richard Lazarus believed in the primacy of thinking. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotions come before thoughts. 
B)  Thoughts are a precondition for emotions. 
C)  Cognitive ability depends on emotional thoughts. 
D)  Emotion depends on cognitive ability. 
A)  Emotions come before thoughts. 
B)  Thoughts are a precondition for emotions. 
C)  Cognitive ability depends on emotional thoughts. 
D)  Emotion depends on cognitive ability.

Question 10

Describe drive reduction theory. Give specific examples of a drive and a need and explain how they are related to one another. Present the criticisms of drive reduction theory.

Accepted Answer

A need is the result of a deprivation; e

Question 11

A need is to a physiological state as a drive is to a(n) ________ state.

Accepted Answer

A)  innate 
B)  psychological 
C)  physical 
D)  biological 
A)  innate 
B)  psychological 
C)  physical 
D)  biological

Question 12

The wheel model of emotions is also referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  circumplex model. 
B)  two-dimensional approach. 
C)  broaden-and-build model. 
D)  display rule approach. 
A)  circumplex model. 
B)  two-dimensional approach. 
C)  broaden-and-build model. 
D)  display rule approach.

Question 13

Many elementary teachers offer prizes for students who read the most books during the school year. The failure of many students to read over the summer may be due to a lack of

Accepted Answer

A)  drive. 
B)  need. 
C)  extrinsic motivation. 
D)  reading material. 
A)  drive. 
B)  need. 
C)  extrinsic motivation. 
D)  reading material.

Question 14

Older Americans feel more autonomous than younger Americans when paying taxes, voting, and tipping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are similar in that they are both related to

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of satiety. 
B)  low blood sugar. 
C)  high insulin levels. 
D)  feelings of hunger. 
A)  feelings of satiety. 
B)  low blood sugar. 
C)  high insulin levels. 
D)  feelings of hunger.

Question 16

Setting goals, planning for the implementation of goals, and monitoring progress are all aspects of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-determination theory. 
B)  self-regulation. 
C)  the broaden and build approach. 
D)  intrinsic motivation. 
A)  self-determination theory. 
B)  self-regulation. 
C)  the broaden and build approach. 
D)  intrinsic motivation.

Question 17

Monica has had a very emotionally draining day, but she is not really sure what she is feeling. She takes a quiet moment to herself and starts to cry. After observing this bodily reaction, she decides that she must be sad. This example of emotional recognition is most consistent with the ________ theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive-reduction 
B)  two-factor 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  Cannon-Bard 
A)  drive-reduction 
B)  two-factor 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  Cannon-Bard

Question 18

You stayed up all night to study for a math exam. After the test, you returned to your dorm room and slept for seven hours. Your sleeping behavior was regulated by the body's tendency to maintain

Accepted Answer

A)  self preservation. 
B)  self-determination. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  basic metabolic functions. 
A)  self preservation. 
B)  self-determination. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  basic metabolic functions.

Question 19

According to self-determination theory, people are most fulfilled when they satisfy which of the following three fundamental needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  competence, thirst, and sex 
B)  hunger, security, and love 
C)  competence, autonomy, and relatedness 
D)  hunger, esteem, and relatedness 
A)  competence, thirst, and sex 
B)  hunger, security, and love 
C)  competence, autonomy, and relatedness 
D)  hunger, esteem, and relatedness

Question 20

Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity. She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control. Should she take the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  No; leptin is only relevant to animal weight control. 
B)  No; leptin has severe side effects and lacks FDA approval. 
C)  Yes; manufacturers have started producing leptin for human consumption. 
D)  Yes; leptin is a hormone that has been linked to human weight control issues. 
A)  No; leptin is only relevant to animal weight control. 
B)  No; leptin has severe side effects and lacks FDA approval. 
C)  Yes; manufacturers have started producing leptin for human consumption. 
D)  Yes; leptin is a hormone that has been linked to human weight control issues.

The brain circuitry that involves the emotion of fear can follow ________ pathways.

An ob gene that controls the production of leptin has been discovered in mice and humans.

Ethology is the study of human motivation.

Which of the following terms is NOT used when referring to the pursuit of goals?

Cannon and Washburn measured stomach contractions with a balloon. They found that when subjects reported

Explain the relationship between the Yerkes-Dodson Law and test anxiety.

CCK helps start the digestion of food.

Richard Lazarus believed in the primacy of thinking. What does this mean?

Describe drive reduction theory. Give specific examples of a drive and a need and explain how they are related to one another. Present the criticisms of drive reduction theory.

A need is to a physiological state as a drive is to a(n) ________ state.

The wheel model of emotions is also referred to as the

Many elementary teachers offer prizes for students who read the most books during the school year. The failure of many students to read over the summer may be due to a lack of

Older Americans feel more autonomous than younger Americans when paying taxes, voting, and tipping.

Leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are similar in that they are both related to

Setting goals, planning for the implementation of goals, and monitoring progress are all aspects of

You stayed up all night to study for a math exam. After the test, you returned to your dorm room and slept for seven hours. Your sleeping behavior was regulated by the body's tendency to maintain

According to self-determination theory, people are most fulfilled when they satisfy which of the following three fundamental needs?

Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity. She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control. Should she take the job?

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

The brain circuitry that involves the emotion of fear can follow ________ pathways.

An ob gene that controls the production of leptin has been discovered in mice and humans.

Ethology is the study of human motivation.

Which of the following terms is NOT used when referring to the pursuit of goals?

Cannon and Washburn measured stomach contractions with a balloon. They found that when subjects reported

Explain the relationship between the Yerkes-Dodson Law and test anxiety.

CCK helps start the digestion of food.

Richard Lazarus believed in the primacy of thinking. What does this mean?

Describe drive reduction theory. Give specific examples of a drive and a need and explain how they are related to one another. Present the criticisms of drive reduction theory.

A need is to a physiological state as a drive is to a(n) ________ state.

The wheel model of emotions is also referred to as the

Many elementary teachers offer prizes for students who read the most books during the school year. The failure of many students to read over the summer may be due to a lack of

Older Americans feel more autonomous than younger Americans when paying taxes, voting, and tipping.

Leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are similar in that they are both related to

Setting goals, planning for the implementation of goals, and monitoring progress are all aspects of

You stayed up all night to study for a math exam. After the test, you returned to your dorm room and slept for seven hours. Your sleeping behavior was regulated by the body's tendency to maintain

According to self-determination theory, people are most fulfilled when they satisfy which of the following three fundamental needs?

Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity. She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control. Should she take the job?

Science of Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Conciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Health Psychology

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