Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

Abraham Maslow was a:

According to Masters and Johnson, during the plateau phase of the human sexual response cycle, sexual arousal continues to increase, but at a slower rate than in the previous phase.

The term "emotion" refers to:

According to the evolutionary view, women are more likely than men to emphasize:

The ____________________ theory of emotion is supported by the finding that people who have lost feeling in portions of their bodies experience changes in their emotional responses.

The hypothalamus contains receptors sensitive to the food-related hormones:

A snarling dog approached Rob suddenly.He began to sweat, his heart beat more rapidly, and his muscles tensed.According to the James-Lange theory, Rob first felt the emotion of fear:

According to Masters and Johnson, the third of the four physiological phases of sexual arousal is the:

Researchers have found that as autonomic arousal increases from moderate levels to very high levels:

The experience of disgust seems to be universal.

The reward value of food is decreased when:

When at a reception that offered many different types of hors d'oeuvres, you ate 10 pieces.At a reception in which only one type was served, you were content with eating only 5 pieces.This difference in eating behavior illustrates the concept of:

Brain and twin studies are consistent with the idea that sexual orientation is partially determined by biological or genetic factors, but a cause-effect relationship has not been established because:

Caylin is on a roller coaster.As the roller coaster reaches the top of the first climb and starts to drop, Caylin clutches the safety bar of the car and screams at the top of her lungs.These reactions are part of the:

Rebecca was experiencing a high level of sexual excitement as her boyfriend kissed and caressed her.However, the phone rang and interrupted them.Her heart rate and respiration rate are slowly returning to normal, but she feels a sense of frustration.Based on the phases described by Masters and Johnson, Rebecca is in the:

Brent experienced an orgasm just over 30 minutes ago.He is still largely unresponsive to sexual stimulation.Based on the phases described by Masters and Johnson, Brent is in the:

Levels of the hormone ghrelin:

About what percent of adolescent women suffer from anorexia nervosa?

Researchers who have investigated the origins and development of disgust find that it:

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, ____________________ needs become activated after one fulfills his or her belongingness and love needs.