Question 1

_____ is sexual self-stimulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is sexual self-stimulation....

Question 2

"Fight-or-flight" responses entail activity of the _____ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  asympathetic 
D)  sympathetic 
A)  somatic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  asympathetic 
D)  sympathetic

Question 3

Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

Accepted Answer

A)  personality. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  cognition. 
D)  motivation. 
A)  personality. 
B)  intelligence. 
C)  cognition. 
D)  motivation.

Question 4

Which alternative below correctly identifies one of the results in Schachter and Singer's experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The injection of epinephrine had no effect on participants. 
B)  The confederate's behavior had unanticipated effects on participants' emotional state. 
C)  The confederate's behavior had no effect on participants' emotional state. 
D)  The confederate's behavior had the expected effect on participants' emotional state. 
A)  The injection of epinephrine had no effect on participants. 
B)  The confederate's behavior had unanticipated effects on participants' emotional state. 
C)  The confederate's behavior had no effect on participants' emotional state. 
D)  The confederate's behavior had the expected effect on participants' emotional state.

Question 5

Rory and his friends are practicing free throws.They are goofing around,disregarding the line painted on the concrete.Although one friend stands quite close to the basket to practically guarantee sinking the ball,Rory stands at a more challenging intermediate distance.Rory has a _____ need for achievement than is his friend.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rory and his friends are practicing free...

Question 6

The _____,or TAT,is a projective test used to assess needs such as the need for achievement.

Accepted Answer

Thematic A

Question 7

"Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable;also,people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities." This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  instinct 
B)  incentive 
C)  arousal 
D)  cognitive 
A)  instinct 
B)  incentive 
C)  arousal 
D)  cognitive

Question 8

List three things you remember doing in the past day or two.Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

Accepted Answer

A wide range of behaviors may be listed.

Question 9

According to Maslow,our highest level need is the need for self-:

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem. 
B)  efficacy. 
C)  love. 
D)  actualization. 
A)  esteem. 
B)  efficacy. 
C)  love. 
D)  actualization.

Question 10

An injury to the _____ hypothalamus is likely to lead to the problem of overeating.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An injury to the _____ hypothalamus is...

Question 11

With respect to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,more recent research:

Accepted Answer

A)  supports the assumption that physiological arousal alone accounts for emotions. 
B)  has disconfirmed the assumption that physiological and emotional experiences occur simultaneously. 
C)  supports the notion that emotional experiences are controlled by the thalamus. 
D)  has disconfirmed the idea that emotional experiences are controlled by the thalamus. 
A)  supports the assumption that physiological arousal alone accounts for emotions. 
B)  has disconfirmed the assumption that physiological and emotional experiences occur simultaneously. 
C)  supports the notion that emotional experiences are controlled by the thalamus. 
D)  has disconfirmed the idea that emotional experiences are controlled by the thalamus.

Question 12

_____ is a disorder,in which a person binges on large quantities of food,followed by efforts to purge the food through vomiting or other means.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Compulsive eating 
C)  Bulimia 
D)  Binge-eating disorder 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Compulsive eating 
C)  Bulimia 
D)  Binge-eating disorder

Question 13

According to Abraham Maslow,a major prerequisite for becoming self-actualized is having:

Accepted Answer

A)  all of one's lower-order needs fulfilled. 
B)  a major altruistic streak. 
C)  a very selfless nature. 
D)  suffered in the past so one can truly appreciate the good aspects of life. 
A)  all of one's lower-order needs fulfilled. 
B)  a major altruistic streak. 
C)  a very selfless nature. 
D)  suffered in the past so one can truly appreciate the good aspects of life.

Question 14

The results of the Schachter-Singer experiment:

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate that emotional experience and visceral reaction are the same thing. 
B)  indicate that emotions are actually the result of parasympathetic rebound. 
C)  support a cognitive view of emotions. 
D)  support the view that people can never experience "true" emotions. 
A)  indicate that emotional experience and visceral reaction are the same thing. 
B)  indicate that emotions are actually the result of parasympathetic rebound. 
C)  support a cognitive view of emotions. 
D)  support the view that people can never experience "true" emotions.

Question 15

_____ approaches to motivation emphasize the appealing properties of external objects or goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive-reduction 
B)  Arousal 
C)  Incentive 
D)  Cognitive 
A)  Drive-reduction 
B)  Arousal 
C)  Incentive 
D)  Cognitive

Question 16

According to the text,the functions of emotions include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparing the individual for rest 
B)  Facilitating learning 
C)  Shaping our past behavior 
D)  Helping us interact more effectively with others 
A)  Preparing the individual for rest 
B)  Facilitating learning 
C)  Shaping our past behavior 
D)  Helping us interact more effectively with others

Question 17

How do arousal approaches to motivation differ from drive-reduction approaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to increase rather than decrease our level of stimulation. 
B)  Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to decrease rather than increase our level of stimulation. 
C)  Arousal approaches emphasize the desirable qualities of internal stimuli to a greater extent than do drive-reduction approaches. 
D)  Arousal theories place greater emphasis on physiological needs than do drive theories. 
A)  Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to increase rather than decrease our level of stimulation. 
B)  Arousal approaches suggest that we are sometimes motivated to decrease rather than increase our level of stimulation. 
C)  Arousal approaches emphasize the desirable qualities of internal stimuli to a greater extent than do drive-reduction approaches. 
D)  Arousal theories place greater emphasis on physiological needs than do drive theories.

Question 18

The _____ is an interest in establishing and maintaining relationships with other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  need for achievement 
B)  need for survival 
C)  need for power 
D)  need for affiliation 
A)  need for achievement 
B)  need for survival 
C)  need for power 
D)  need for affiliation

Question 19

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which the major theories of emotion discussed in your text appeared in the text,from the earliest to the most recent?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The arousal approach to motivation suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need. 
B)  if levels of stimulation and activity are too low,we will try to increase them by seeking stimulation. 
C)  motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals. 
D)  motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goal. 
A)  a lack of some basic biological need produces a drive to push an organism to satisfy that need. 
B)  if levels of stimulation and activity are too low,we will try to increase them by seeking stimulation. 
C)  motivation stems from the desire to obtain valued external goals. 
D)  motivation is a product of people's thoughts,expectations,and goal.

_____ is sexual self-stimulation.

"Fight-or-flight" responses entail activity of the _____ nervous system.

Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

Which alternative below correctly identifies one of the results in Schachter and Singer's experiment?

The _____,or TAT,is a projective test used to assess needs such as the need for achievement.

"Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable;also,people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities." This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.

List three things you remember doing in the past day or two.Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

According to Maslow,our highest level need is the need for self-:

An injury to the _____ hypothalamus is likely to lead to the problem of overeating.

With respect to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,more recent research:

_____ is a disorder,in which a person binges on large quantities of food,followed by efforts to purge the food through vomiting or other means.

According to Abraham Maslow,a major prerequisite for becoming self-actualized is having:

The results of the Schachter-Singer experiment:

_____ approaches to motivation emphasize the appealing properties of external objects or goals.

According to the text,the functions of emotions include which of the following?

How do arousal approaches to motivation differ from drive-reduction approaches?

The _____ is an interest in establishing and maintaining relationships with other people.

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which the major theories of emotion discussed in your text appeared in the text,from the earliest to the most recent?

The arousal approach to motivation suggests that:

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_____ is sexual self-stimulation.

"Fight-or-flight" responses entail activity of the _____ nervous system.

Dr.Schmidt studies the factors that direct and energize the behavior of humans and other organisms.Dr.Schmidt studies:

Which alternative below correctly identifies one of the results in Schachter and Singer's experiment?

The _____,or TAT,is a projective test used to assess needs such as the need for achievement.

"Human behavior is varied and often seems unpredictable;also,people sometimes seek out extremely stimulating situations and activities." This statement is most likely that of a proponent of _____ theories of motivation.

List three things you remember doing in the past day or two.Explain why you performed each behavior using one or more of the approaches to understanding motivation described in the text.

According to Maslow,our highest level need is the need for self-:

An injury to the _____ hypothalamus is likely to lead to the problem of overeating.

With respect to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion,more recent research:

_____ is a disorder,in which a person binges on large quantities of food,followed by efforts to purge the food through vomiting or other means.

According to Abraham Maslow,a major prerequisite for becoming self-actualized is having:

The results of the Schachter-Singer experiment:

_____ approaches to motivation emphasize the appealing properties of external objects or goals.

According to the text,the functions of emotions include which of the following?

How do arousal approaches to motivation differ from drive-reduction approaches?

The _____ is an interest in establishing and maintaining relationships with other people.

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which the major theories of emotion discussed in your text appeared in the text,from the earliest to the most recent?

The arousal approach to motivation suggests that:

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

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