Question 1

Homosexuality is determined primarily by biological factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Celia must fly home; there's been a family tragedy."You don't need to worry about a thing.I'll feed your cat and watch your apartment," offers Eva."You're strong; I know you can get through this," adds Lynette.Eva's response illustrates the ________ effects of social support.Lynette's remark demonstrates the _______ effects of social support.

Accepted Answer

A)  explicit; appreciation 
B)  explicit; implicit 
C)  direct; indirect 
D)  direct; appreciation 
A)  explicit; appreciation 
B)  explicit; implicit 
C)  direct; indirect 
D)  direct; appreciation

Question 3

With respect to happiness,social support is:

Accepted Answer

A)  surprisingly unimportant 
B)  one of many equally-important influences 
C)  one of the less important factors 
D)  one of the most important factors 
A)  surprisingly unimportant 
B)  one of many equally-important influences 
C)  one of the less important factors 
D)  one of the most important factors

Question 4

If Schachter and Singer's had run another study in which the same procedure was used but the confederate acted as if he or she was romantically attracted to the participant,what would Schachter and singer have predicted

Accepted Answer

A)  The misinformed participants would have reported experiencing more love for the confederate 
B)  The informed participants would have reported experiencing more euphoria 
C)  The informed participants would have reported experiencing more love for the confederate 
D)  The misinformed participants would have reported experiencing more anger toward the confederate 
A)  The misinformed participants would have reported experiencing more love for the confederate 
B)  The informed participants would have reported experiencing more euphoria 
C)  The informed participants would have reported experiencing more love for the confederate 
D)  The misinformed participants would have reported experiencing more anger toward the confederate

Question 5

The lateral hypothalamus is to stopping eating as the ventromedial hypothesis is to starting eating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify and describe the phases of the human sexual response cycle

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and describe the phases of the...

Question 7

What are the benefits of regular exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower body weight 
B)  Lower blood pressure 
C)  Stronger muscles 
D)  All of the above are benefits of regular exercise 
A)  Lower body weight 
B)  Lower blood pressure 
C)  Stronger muscles 
D)  All of the above are benefits of regular exercise

Question 8

In comparison to women,men:

Accepted Answer

A)  show a more consistent interest in sex 
B)  fantasize about sex more often 
C)  have lower standards for sexual partners 
D)  A, B, and C 
A)  show a more consistent interest in sex 
B)  fantasize about sex more often 
C)  have lower standards for sexual partners 
D)  A, B, and C

Question 9

Alarm is the first stage in Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dewey just won the lottery-big-time.One year from now,he will likely be:

Accepted Answer

A)  ecstatic 
B)  broke 
C)  depressed 
D)  about as happy as he is now 
A)  ecstatic 
B)  broke 
C)  depressed 
D)  about as happy as he is now

Question 11

Which of the following is the definition of self-efficacy

Accepted Answer

A)  A general tendency to expect positive outcomes 
B)  The belief in one's ability to achieve desired outcomes 
C)  The perception that one has good relationships with others 
D)  A positive attitude toward the self 
A)  A general tendency to expect positive outcomes 
B)  The belief in one's ability to achieve desired outcomes 
C)  The perception that one has good relationships with others 
D)  A positive attitude toward the self

Question 12

According to Schachter and Singer,our emotions are based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical behavior 
B)  a physiological response and cognitive evaluation 
C)  attribution and social perception 
D)  reasoning and decision making 
A)  physical behavior 
B)  a physiological response and cognitive evaluation 
C)  attribution and social perception 
D)  reasoning and decision making

Question 13

Which of the following describes the James-Lange theory of emotion

Accepted Answer

A)  Arousal creates emotion 
B)  Emotion creates arousal 
C)  Arousal and emotion happen at the same time 
D)  A cognitive label allows us to interpret arousal 
A)  Arousal creates emotion 
B)  Emotion creates arousal 
C)  Arousal and emotion happen at the same time 
D)  A cognitive label allows us to interpret arousal

Question 14

In humans,the sexual response cycle is regulated by the sex hormone estrogen in ________ and by the sex hormone testosterone in _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  women; men 
B)  women; men and women 
C)  men and women; men 
D)  men and women; men and women 
A)  women; men 
B)  women; men and women 
C)  men and women; men 
D)  men and women; men and women

Question 15

Holmes and Rahe are noted for their development of a scale measuring:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional regulation 
B)  optimism 
C)  life stressors 
D)  hardiness 
A)  emotional regulation 
B)  optimism 
C)  life stressors 
D)  hardiness

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the hormones that influence hunger and eating

Accepted Answer

A)  orexin 
B)  insulin 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  oxytocin 
A)  orexin 
B)  insulin 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  oxytocin

Question 17

According to your text,emotion regulation is associated with the neurotransmitter _____

Accepted Answer

A)  glutamate 
B)  dopamine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  acetylcholine 
A)  glutamate 
B)  dopamine 
C)  serotonin 
D)  acetylcholine

Question 18

People aren't good at predicting how happy they will be in the future.Why is this

Accepted Answer

A)  People overestimate their emotional reactions to specific events. 
B)  As people's lives change, their bases for social comparisons change accordingly. 
C)  Despite the impact of specific events on people's lives, much of life remains the same as time goes by. 
D)  all of these 
A)  People overestimate their emotional reactions to specific events. 
B)  As people's lives change, their bases for social comparisons change accordingly. 
C)  Despite the impact of specific events on people's lives, much of life remains the same as time goes by. 
D)  all of these

Question 19

Friends give us help when we need it.They also make us feel good about ourselves: these are the ________ effects of social support.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Friends give us help when we need...

Question 20

"If only I would hit the lottery." Does money really buy happiness Why or why not Make reference to empirical evidence in your response

Accepted Answer

The idea that money can buy happiness is

Homosexuality is determined primarily by biological factors.

With respect to happiness,social support is:

If Schachter and Singer's had run another study in which the same procedure was used but the confederate acted as if he or she was romantically attracted to the participant,what would Schachter and singer have predicted

The lateral hypothalamus is to stopping eating as the ventromedial hypothesis is to starting eating.

Identify and describe the phases of the human sexual response cycle

What are the benefits of regular exercise

In comparison to women,men:

Alarm is the first stage in Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

Dewey just won the lottery-big-time.One year from now,he will likely be:

Which of the following is the definition of self-efficacy

According to Schachter and Singer,our emotions are based on:

Which of the following describes the James-Lange theory of emotion

In humans,the sexual response cycle is regulated by the sex hormone estrogen in and by the sex hormone testosterone in _.

Holmes and Rahe are noted for their development of a scale measuring:

Which of the following is NOT one of the hormones that influence hunger and eating

According to your text,emotion regulation is associated with the neurotransmitter _____

People aren't good at predicting how happy they will be in the future.Why is this

Friends give us help when we need it.They also make us feel good about ourselves: these are the ________ effects of social support.

"If only I would hit the lottery." Does money really buy happiness Why or why not Make reference to empirical evidence in your response

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Homosexuality is determined primarily by biological factors.

With respect to happiness,social support is:

If Schachter and Singer's had run another study in which the same procedure was used but the confederate acted as if he or she was romantically attracted to the participant,what would Schachter and singer have predicted

The lateral hypothalamus is to stopping eating as the ventromedial hypothesis is to starting eating.

Identify and describe the phases of the human sexual response cycle

What are the benefits of regular exercise

In comparison to women,men:

Alarm is the first stage in Selye's general adaptation syndrome.

Dewey just won the lottery-big-time.One year from now,he will likely be:

Which of the following is the definition of self-efficacy

According to Schachter and Singer,our emotions are based on:

Which of the following describes the James-Lange theory of emotion

In humans,the sexual response cycle is regulated by the sex hormone estrogen in ________ and by the sex hormone testosterone in _________.

Holmes and Rahe are noted for their development of a scale measuring:

Which of the following is NOT one of the hormones that influence hunger and eating

According to your text,emotion regulation is associated with the neurotransmitter _____

People aren't good at predicting how happy they will be in the future.Why is this

Friends give us help when we need it.They also make us feel good about ourselves: these are the ________ effects of social support.

"If only I would hit the lottery." Does money really buy happiness Why or why not Make reference to empirical evidence in your response

Asking Good Psychological Questions

Learning Styles

Social Psychology: Helping, Influence, and Obedience

Stress, Anxiety Disorders and Classical Conditioning

Treating Psychological Disorders With Emphasis on Cognitive Therapy

Psychological Science

Social Psychology: Stereotypes

Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

Emotions, An Introduction to Psychological Disorders, and Depression

Schemas: Memory

Personality

Visual Perception, Schizophrenia, Medications, sleeping

Psychology Advising

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In humans,the sexual response cycle is regulated by the sex hormone estrogen in and by the sex hormone testosterone in _.