Question 1

A Duchenne smile is best described as a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fake smile 
B)  genuine smile 
C)  evil smile 
D)  bitter smile 
A)  fake smile 
B)  genuine smile 
C)  evil smile 
D)  bitter smile

Question 2

Tammy is very upset because she received a poor grade on a big English assignment. It would be most accurate to say that Tammy is experiencing a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How many basic arousal states are there?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is the physiological arousal that people have when they are emotional actually the same for all emotions? Current research suggests that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is indeed just one basic form of arousal, though it has degrees of intensity 
B)  there are at least two basic arousal states-one pleasant and the other unpleasant 
C)  there are approximately seven basic forms of arousal, which match up to the seven basic emotions that have been identified 
D)  there are in fact many (a seemingly infinite number of) distinct forms of arousal 
A)  there is indeed just one basic form of arousal, though it has degrees of intensity 
B)  there are at least two basic arousal states-one pleasant and the other unpleasant 
C)  there are approximately seven basic forms of arousal, which match up to the seven basic emotions that have been identified 
D)  there are in fact many (a seemingly infinite number of) distinct forms of arousal

Question 5

Bechara et al. (1997) conducted a study in which they allowed participants to draw from various decks of cards. For some decks, the cards generally signaled a "win" of a small amount of money. Other decks dealt with larger amounts but you could win or lose money. In this study, the people who lacked emotion tended to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  choose only from the decks with larger sums 
B)  choose only from the decks with small wins 
C)  go back to the same deck over and over 
D)  behave similarly to those who were capable of emotion 
A)  choose only from the decks with larger sums 
B)  choose only from the decks with small wins 
C)  go back to the same deck over and over 
D)  behave similarly to those who were capable of emotion

Question 6

According to the text, an affect is different than an emotion in that an affect is ____ while an emotion is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a feeling state that is not linked to a particular event; a conscious evaluative reaction to some event 
B)  an automatic response that something is good or bad; a feeling state that is not linked to a particular event 
C)  an automatic response that something is good or bad; a conscious evaluative reaction to some event 
D)  a conscious evaluative reaction to some event; an automatic response that something is good or bad 
A)  a feeling state that is not linked to a particular event; a conscious evaluative reaction to some event 
B)  an automatic response that something is good or bad; a feeling state that is not linked to a particular event 
C)  an automatic response that something is good or bad; a conscious evaluative reaction to some event 
D)  a conscious evaluative reaction to some event; an automatic response that something is good or bad

Question 7

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 the good things you have done for other people 
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 the good things you have done for other people

Question 8

According to the text, emotions do all of the following on a consistent basis EXCEPT ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase helping behavior 
B)  help people learn from their mistakes 
C)  influence thinking and actions 
D)  promote communication 
A)  increase helping behavior 
B)  help people learn from their mistakes 
C)  influence thinking and actions 
D)  promote communication

Question 9

In what way is anger different from contempt?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anger is a more pleasant state of arousal. 
B)  Contempt is a more pleasant state of arousal. 
C)  Anger tends to motivate more approach behavior with attempts to create change. 
D)  Contempt tends to motivate more approach behavior with attempts to create change. 
A)  Anger is a more pleasant state of arousal. 
B)  Contempt is a more pleasant state of arousal. 
C)  Anger tends to motivate more approach behavior with attempts to create change. 
D)  Contempt tends to motivate more approach behavior with attempts to create change.

Question 10

The most complex form of happiness is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional intelligence (EQ) 
B)  affect balance 
C)  positive emotion index (PEI) 
D)  life satisfaction 
A)  emotional intelligence (EQ) 
B)  affect balance 
C)  positive emotion index (PEI) 
D)  life satisfaction

Question 11

The scale to measure the four branches of emotional intelligence is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional

Question 12

A famous study conducted by social psychologists Aron and Dutton, found that a female experimenter was most likely to be called by participants after they had walked across a scary, narrow bridge as opposed to after they had walked across a normal, stable bridge. This finding can be most easily explained by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B)  sham 
C)  catharsis 
D)  excitation transfer 
A)  the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B)  sham 
C)  catharsis 
D)  excitation transfer

Question 13

Emotions are inner processes that help promote ____________________ relations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emotions are inner processes that help promote...

Question 14

Some have suggested that, if you want a date to develop strong emotions toward you, it is a good idea to take him or her to a place that will be physiologically arousing-such as a horror movie or roller coaster. This idea is consistent with research on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B)  sham 
C)  catharsis 
D)  excitation transfer 
A)  the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B)  sham 
C)  catharsis 
D)  excitation transfer

Question 15

Describe the branches, or dimensions, of emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

a.The first dimension of emotional intel

Question 16

Research indicates that men may actually be innately more emotional (i.e., experience emotions more strongly) as compared to women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely than men to repeatedly think about the problem-which can make them feel even more depressed 
B)  are more likely than men to try to distract themselves with other thoughts or activities-which can prevent them from acknowledging and dealing with their depression 
C)  are less likely than men to seek professional help-such that their depression is often prolonged 
D)  are more likely than men to turn to alcohol or drugs-which tends to exacerbate existing problems 
A)  are more likely than men to repeatedly think about the problem-which can make them feel even more depressed 
B)  are more likely than men to try to distract themselves with other thoughts or activities-which can prevent them from acknowledging and dealing with their depression 
C)  are less likely than men to seek professional help-such that their depression is often prolonged 
D)  are more likely than men to turn to alcohol or drugs-which tends to exacerbate existing problems

Question 18

Which of the following statements about emotions and learning is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotions are not rational and impede the learning process. 
B)  Emotions distract one from engaging in analysis. 
C)  Emotions focus your attention on the wrong features of the learning situation. 
D)  Emotions provide feedback that helps you learn from your mistakes. 
A)  Emotions are not rational and impede the learning process. 
B)  Emotions distract one from engaging in analysis. 
C)  Emotions focus your attention on the wrong features of the learning situation. 
D)  Emotions provide feedback that helps you learn from your mistakes.

Question 19

The area of the brain known as the thalamus is central to the ____ theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Explain the difference between the following terms: emotion, mood, and affect. Why do scientists NOT use them interchangeably?

Accepted Answer

a.Emotions tend to refer to conscious st

A Duchenne smile is best described as a(n) ____.

Tammy is very upset because she received a poor grade on a big English assignment. It would be most accurate to say that Tammy is experiencing a(n) ____.

How many basic arousal states are there?

Is the physiological arousal that people have when they are emotional actually the same for all emotions? Current research suggests that ____.

According to the text, an affect is different than an emotion in that an affect is while an emotion is .

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 ____.

According to the text, emotions do all of the following on a consistent basis EXCEPT ____.

In what way is anger different from contempt?

The most complex form of happiness is ____.

The scale to measure the four branches of emotional intelligence is called the ____________________.

Emotions are inner processes that help promote ____________________ relations.

Some have suggested that, if you want a date to develop strong emotions toward you, it is a good idea to take him or her to a place that will be physiologically arousing-such as a horror movie or roller coaster. This idea is consistent with research on ____.

Describe the branches, or dimensions, of emotional intelligence.

Research indicates that men may actually be innately more emotional (i.e., experience emotions more strongly) as compared to women.

One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____.

Which of the following statements about emotions and learning is most accurate?

The area of the brain known as the thalamus is central to the ____ theory of emotion.

Explain the difference between the following terms: emotion, mood, and affect. Why do scientists NOT use them interchangeably?

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A Duchenne smile is best described as a(n) ____.

Tammy is very upset because she received a poor grade on a big English assignment. It would be most accurate to say that Tammy is experiencing a(n) ____.

How many basic arousal states are there?

Is the physiological arousal that people have when they are emotional actually the same for all emotions? Current research suggests that ____.

According to the text, an affect is different than an emotion in that an affect is ____ while an emotion is ____.

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 ____.

According to the text, emotions do all of the following on a consistent basis EXCEPT ____.

In what way is anger different from contempt?

The most complex form of happiness is ____.

The scale to measure the four branches of emotional intelligence is called the ____________________.

Emotions are inner processes that help promote ____________________ relations.

Some have suggested that, if you want a date to develop strong emotions toward you, it is a good idea to take him or her to a place that will be physiologically arousing-such as a horror movie or roller coaster. This idea is consistent with research on ____.

Describe the branches, or dimensions, of emotional intelligence.

Research indicates that men may actually be innately more emotional (i.e., experience emotions more strongly) as compared to women.

One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____.

Which of the following statements about emotions and learning is most accurate?

The area of the brain known as the thalamus is central to the ____ theory of emotion.

Explain the difference between the following terms: emotion, mood, and affect. Why do scientists NOT use them interchangeably?

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 What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters

According to the text, an affect is different than an emotion in that an affect is while an emotion is .