Question 1

Review what is known regarding the roots of obesity.Distinguish between the set point and the settling point hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

The answer should make reference to the

Question 2

Carrie's body rapidly converts food into energy.Mandy's body converts food into energy more slowly.Carrie and Mandy have different:

Accepted Answer

A)  metabolic rates. 
B)  weight set points. 
C)  homeostatic ratios. 
D)  g factors. 
A)  metabolic rates. 
B)  weight set points. 
C)  homeostatic ratios. 
D)  g factors.

Question 3

Men with high power needs tend to show high levels of:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol consumption. 
B)  nurturing behavior. 
C)  participation in cultural events. 
D)  concern for others. 
A)  alcohol consumption. 
B)  nurturing behavior. 
C)  participation in cultural events. 
D)  concern for others.

Question 4

Does drive theory offer a comprehensive account of motivation? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

A)  No.Drive theory offers a satisfactory explanation of physiological motives,but fails to account for more psychologically oriented motives. 
B)  No.Drive theory fails to account for many motives,including physiological ones. 
C)  Yes.Drive theory offers a satisfactory explanation of not only physiological motives,but also more psychologically oriented ones. 
D)  Yes.Drive theories of physiological motives have been empirically supported. 
A)  No.Drive theory offers a satisfactory explanation of physiological motives,but fails to account for more psychologically oriented motives. 
B)  No.Drive theory fails to account for many motives,including physiological ones. 
C)  Yes.Drive theory offers a satisfactory explanation of not only physiological motives,but also more psychologically oriented ones. 
D)  Yes.Drive theories of physiological motives have been empirically supported.

Question 5

According to the text,the terms we use to describe our emotional experiences most often make reference to our:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive beliefs. 
B)  overt behaviors. 
C)  physiological reactions. 
D)  related feelings. 
A)  cognitive beliefs. 
B)  overt behaviors. 
C)  physiological reactions. 
D)  related feelings.

Question 6

"Be all that you can be," exhorted the U.S.Army in one of its recruitment campaigns.In Maslow's terms,the Army is promoting itself as the royal road to _____.

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The answer of "Be all that you can be," exhorted...

Question 7

Which of the following sequences best expresses the order in which the needs in Maslow's pyramid must be fulfilled,from the first to the last?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological and safety → love and belongingness → esteem → self-actualization 
B)  Physiological and safety → esteem → love and belongingness → self-actualization 
C)  Self-actualization → esteem → love and belongingness → physiological and safety 
D)  Self-actualization → love and belongingness → esteem → physiological and safety 
A)  Physiological and safety → love and belongingness → esteem → self-actualization 
B)  Physiological and safety → esteem → love and belongingness → self-actualization 
C)  Self-actualization → esteem → love and belongingness → physiological and safety 
D)  Self-actualization → love and belongingness → esteem → physiological and safety

Question 8

Shellie takes college courses that interest her and enjoys learning for its own sake;Tori takes courses in which she is fairly certain she'll do well and studies mainly to ensure good grades.Shellie is _____ motivated;Tori,_____ motivated.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsically;extrinsically 
B)  internally;externally 
C)  extrinsically;intrinsically 
D)  externally;internally 
A)  intrinsically;extrinsically 
B)  internally;externally 
C)  extrinsically;intrinsically 
D)  externally;internally

Question 9

Motivational tension that energizes behavior to fulfill a need is termed a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  drive. 
B)  reflex. 
C)  incentive. 
D)  instinct. 
A)  drive. 
B)  reflex. 
C)  incentive. 
D)  instinct.

Question 10

What are genitals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the male and female digestive organs. 
B)  They are the respiratory organs of a human being. 
C)  They are the male and female nervous organs. 
D)  They are the male and female sex organs. 
A)  They are the male and female digestive organs. 
B)  They are the respiratory organs of a human being. 
C)  They are the male and female nervous organs. 
D)  They are the male and female sex organs.

Question 11

Larissa is highly invested in initiating and maintaining relationships.She is high in the need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  association. 
B)  assembly. 
C)  affiliation. 
D)  affinity. 
A)  association. 
B)  assembly. 
C)  affiliation. 
D)  affinity.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic motivation causes us to do something for money,a grade,or some other concrete,tangible reward. 
B)  Extrinsic motivation causes us to participate in an activity for our own enjoyment rather than for any concrete,tangible reward that it will bring us. 
C)  In some cases providing rewards for desirable behavior actually may decrease intrinsic motivation. 
D)  We are more apt to persevere,work harder,and produce work of higher quality when motivation for a task is extrinsic rather than intrinsic. 
A)  Intrinsic motivation causes us to do something for money,a grade,or some other concrete,tangible reward. 
B)  Extrinsic motivation causes us to participate in an activity for our own enjoyment rather than for any concrete,tangible reward that it will bring us. 
C)  In some cases providing rewards for desirable behavior actually may decrease intrinsic motivation. 
D)  We are more apt to persevere,work harder,and produce work of higher quality when motivation for a task is extrinsic rather than intrinsic.

Question 13

The concept of visceral experience can be attributed to which of the following theories of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  Maslow 
C)  Schachter-Singer 
D)  Cannon-Bard 
A)  James-Lange 
B)  Maslow 
C)  Schachter-Singer 
D)  Cannon-Bard

Question 14

The need for achievement is often assessed with the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thematic Apperception Test. 
B)  Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
C)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. 
D)  California Personality Inventory. 
A)  Thematic Apperception Test. 
B)  Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
C)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. 
D)  California Personality Inventory.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about approaches to motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A large number of approaches are contradictory rather than complementary. 
B)  Employing more than one approach can prevent us from understanding motivation in a particular instance. 
C)  Even common behaviors like eating may be motivated by many different factors. 
D)  A maximum of two approaches should be used to study any behavior. 
A)  A large number of approaches are contradictory rather than complementary. 
B)  Employing more than one approach can prevent us from understanding motivation in a particular instance. 
C)  Even common behaviors like eating may be motivated by many different factors. 
D)  A maximum of two approaches should be used to study any behavior.

Question 16

The rate at which food is converted to energy and expended by the body is termed _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rate at which food is converted...

Question 17

Gwen eats huge amounts of food in a single sitting,then vomits and uses laxatives to purge the excess food.Gwen appears to suffer from _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gwen eats huge amounts of food in...

Question 18

Review the biological factors involved in the regulation of hunger.Make sure you discuss what areas of the brain may be involved with hunger and what blood chemicals are involved.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain the following

Question 19

Society's view of the ideal body:

Accepted Answer

A)  has always emphasized thinness. 
B)  varies from one culture to another. 
C)  has remained constant over time. 
D)  emphasizes the perfect ratio of height and weight. 
A)  has always emphasized thinness. 
B)  varies from one culture to another. 
C)  has remained constant over time. 
D)  emphasizes the perfect ratio of height and weight.

Question 20

Valerie is obese;that is,her BMI exceeds _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Valerie is obese;that is,her BMI exceeds _____....

Review what is known regarding the roots of obesity.Distinguish between the set point and the settling point hypotheses.

Carrie's body rapidly converts food into energy.Mandy's body converts food into energy more slowly.Carrie and Mandy have different:

Men with high power needs tend to show high levels of:

Does drive theory offer a comprehensive account of motivation? Why or why not?

According to the text,the terms we use to describe our emotional experiences most often make reference to our:

"Be all that you can be," exhorted the U.S.Army in one of its recruitment campaigns.In Maslow's terms,the Army is promoting itself as the royal road to _____.

Which of the following sequences best expresses the order in which the needs in Maslow's pyramid must be fulfilled,from the first to the last?

Shellie takes college courses that interest her and enjoys learning for its own sake;Tori takes courses in which she is fairly certain she'll do well and studies mainly to ensure good grades.Shellie is _ motivated;Tori,_ motivated.

Motivational tension that energizes behavior to fulfill a need is termed a(n):

What are genitals?

Larissa is highly invested in initiating and maintaining relationships.She is high in the need for:

Which of the following is true of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

The concept of visceral experience can be attributed to which of the following theories of emotion?

The need for achievement is often assessed with the:

Which of the following is true about approaches to motivation?

The rate at which food is converted to energy and expended by the body is termed _____.

Gwen eats huge amounts of food in a single sitting,then vomits and uses laxatives to purge the excess food.Gwen appears to suffer from _____.

Review the biological factors involved in the regulation of hunger.Make sure you discuss what areas of the brain may be involved with hunger and what blood chemicals are involved.

Society's view of the ideal body:

Valerie is obese;that is,her BMI exceeds _____.

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Review what is known regarding the roots of obesity.Distinguish between the set point and the settling point hypotheses.

Carrie's body rapidly converts food into energy.Mandy's body converts food into energy more slowly.Carrie and Mandy have different:

Men with high power needs tend to show high levels of:

Does drive theory offer a comprehensive account of motivation? Why or why not?

According to the text,the terms we use to describe our emotional experiences most often make reference to our:

"Be all that you can be," exhorted the U.S.Army in one of its recruitment campaigns.In Maslow's terms,the Army is promoting itself as the royal road to _____.

Which of the following sequences best expresses the order in which the needs in Maslow's pyramid must be fulfilled,from the first to the last?

Shellie takes college courses that interest her and enjoys learning for its own sake;Tori takes courses in which she is fairly certain she'll do well and studies mainly to ensure good grades.Shellie is _____ motivated;Tori,_____ motivated.

Motivational tension that energizes behavior to fulfill a need is termed a(n):

What are genitals?

Larissa is highly invested in initiating and maintaining relationships.She is high in the need for:

Which of the following is true of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

The concept of visceral experience can be attributed to which of the following theories of emotion?

The need for achievement is often assessed with the:

Which of the following is true about approaches to motivation?

The rate at which food is converted to energy and expended by the body is termed _____.

Gwen eats huge amounts of food in a single sitting,then vomits and uses laxatives to purge the excess food.Gwen appears to suffer from _____.

Review the biological factors involved in the regulation of hunger.Make sure you discuss what areas of the brain may be involved with hunger and what blood chemicals are involved.

Society's view of the ideal body:

Valerie is obese;that is,her BMI exceeds _____.

Introduction to Psychology

Psychological Research

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Development

Personality

Health Psychology: Stress Coping and Well-Being

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Shellie takes college courses that interest her and enjoys learning for its own sake;Tori takes courses in which she is fairly certain she'll do well and studies mainly to ensure good grades.Shellie is _ motivated;Tori,_ motivated.