Question 1

Affiliation motivation is:

Accepted Answer

A) the drive to have as many friends as possible. 
B) the desire to be around other people as often as possible. 
C) the need to have at least a few permanent meaningful relationships. 
D) the desire to be isolated from others. 
A) the drive to have as many friends as possible. 
B) the desire to be around other people as often as possible. 
C) the need to have at least a few permanent meaningful relationships. 
D) the desire to be isolated from others.

Question 2

Eating disorders and body-image distortions among boys and men often take a different form than is typically seen with women.For example,they are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A) starve themselves and exercise compulsively to be more muscular. 
B) binge on foods high in fat and starches. 
C) use inactivity to try to reduce the size of their bodies. 
D) eat normally,but purge anyway. 
A) starve themselves and exercise compulsively to be more muscular. 
B) binge on foods high in fat and starches. 
C) use inactivity to try to reduce the size of their bodies. 
D) eat normally,but purge anyway.

Question 3

Loneliness is a risk factor for illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Krystal's grandmother died a few weeks ago.Since then Krystal finds that she is much more defensive about her political and religious views than she was before.This is likely because the death of Krystal's grandmother

Accepted Answer

A) increased her need to belong. 
B) caused her to experience mortality salience. 
C) acted as an anxiety buffer. 
D) was a performance motive. 
A) increased her need to belong. 
B) caused her to experience mortality salience. 
C) acted as an anxiety buffer. 
D) was a performance motive.

Question 5

According to the facial feedback hypothesis,when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy,it is most likely that

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A) he will begin to feel annoyed. 
B) he will begin to feel angry. 
C) his positive feelings will increase. 
D) his reaction will depend on his age. 
A) he will begin to feel annoyed. 
B) he will begin to feel angry. 
C) his positive feelings will increase. 
D) his reaction will depend on his age.

Question 6

_______________ can vary from culture to culture and are socially acceptable ways of showing emotion in public settings.

Accepted Answer

A) Phenomes 
B) Facial grids 
C) Display rules 
D) Expressional norms 
A) Phenomes 
B) Facial grids 
C) Display rules 
D) Expressional norms

Question 7

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas.What role does it play in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Insulin converts fat stores into energy the body can use. 
B) Insulin stimulates stomach contractions and appetite. 
C) Insulin detects blood sugar levels. 
D) Insulin helps cells store circulating glucose for future use. 
A) Insulin converts fat stores into energy the body can use. 
B) Insulin stimulates stomach contractions and appetite. 
C) Insulin detects blood sugar levels. 
D) Insulin helps cells store circulating glucose for future use.

Question 8

The two areas of the hypothalamus which appear to be related to eating behavior as a result of controlling the level of glucose in the body are called _________________ and _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) ventromedial hypothalamus; lateral hypothalamus 
B) lateral hypothalamus; basal hypothalamus 
C) basal hypothalamus; ventrolateral hypothalamus 
D) none of the above 
A) ventromedial hypothalamus; lateral hypothalamus 
B) lateral hypothalamus; basal hypothalamus 
C) basal hypothalamus; ventrolateral hypothalamus 
D) none of the above

Question 9

Research indicates that,when it came to orgasms,

Accepted Answer

A) the capacity for sexual response of men surpasses that of women. 
B) the similarity between men and women depends on the source of stimulation (vaginal versus clitoral). 
C) men and women experience them quite differently. 
D) men and women are remarkably similar. 
A) the capacity for sexual response of men surpasses that of women. 
B) the similarity between men and women depends on the source of stimulation (vaginal versus clitoral). 
C) men and women experience them quite differently. 
D) men and women are remarkably similar.

Question 10

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called

Accepted Answer

A) stability. 
B) drive reduction. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) physiological balance. 
A) stability. 
B) drive reduction. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) physiological balance.

Question 11

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in __________ released from the pancreas,which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One factor in hunger seems to be...

Question 12

According to the___________________,cognitive appraisal of physical arousal comes before the experience of emotion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the___________________,cognitive appraisal of physical arousal...

Question 13

Describe the key concepts behind the James-Lange,Cannon-Bard,and two-factor theories of emotion.Provide examples for each.

Accepted Answer

A good Answer: will include the followin

Question 14

Sexual orientation is defined primarily by whether or not an individual engages in same sex behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following most accurately describes sexuality in adults in their 60s through 80s?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexuality remains fairly constant throughout adulthood. 
B) Sexuality decreases in older adults,but this is generally not considered a problem during this phase of life. 
C) Sexuality decreases in older adults,which is a source of discontent for many older adults. 
D) Sexuality increases in later adulthood,primarily because children moving out and retirement allow for more intimacy. 
A) Sexuality remains fairly constant throughout adulthood. 
B) Sexuality decreases in older adults,but this is generally not considered a problem during this phase of life. 
C) Sexuality decreases in older adults,which is a source of discontent for many older adults. 
D) Sexuality increases in later adulthood,primarily because children moving out and retirement allow for more intimacy.

Question 16

The case of John Sharon,who suffers from temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE),is told in your textbook.What unusual symptom do John and others with TLE have?

Accepted Answer

A) the complete absence of emotions 
B) feelings of intense joy and spiritual experiences 
C) the inability to understand the meaning of emotional words 
D) the inability to express emotions through facial expressions. 
A) the complete absence of emotions 
B) feelings of intense joy and spiritual experiences 
C) the inability to understand the meaning of emotional words 
D) the inability to express emotions through facial expressions.

Question 17

The four stages of sexual activity include excitement,plateau,orgasm and

Accepted Answer

A) refraction. 
B) rest. 
C) reinforcement. 
D) resolution. 
A) refraction. 
B) rest. 
C) reinforcement. 
D) resolution.

Question 18

A judge is dismissing evidence based on a lie detector test.What can you conclude about her decision?

Accepted Answer

A) Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are valid. 
B) Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are only 99% accurate. 
C) Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are not sufficiently valid to use as a basis for legal decisions. 
D) Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are far more reliable than other techniques for detecting deception,such as brain imaging. 
A) Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are valid. 
B) Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are only 99% accurate. 
C) Her decision is correct because lie detector tests are not sufficiently valid to use as a basis for legal decisions. 
D) Her decision is wrong because lie detector tests are far more reliable than other techniques for detecting deception,such as brain imaging.

Question 19

Omar catches his roommate "walking" his fingers across his forehead while following them with his eyes.When Omar asks him what he is doing,he explains that it is a strategy that he read about in a psychology article.What is Omar's roommate likely trying to do?

Accepted Answer

A) reduce a hunger craving 
B) hypnotize himself 
C) reduce his anxiety 
D) reduce an unwanted sexual urge 
A) reduce a hunger craving 
B) hypnotize himself 
C) reduce his anxiety 
D) reduce an unwanted sexual urge

Question 20

Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A) "I run because I'm afraid." 
B) "I'm happy because I laugh." 
C) "I'm crying because I'm sad." 
D) "I'm anxious because I perspire." 
A) "I run because I'm afraid." 
B) "I'm happy because I laugh." 
C) "I'm crying because I'm sad." 
D) "I'm anxious because I perspire."

Affiliation motivation is:

Eating disorders and body-image distortions among boys and men often take a different form than is typically seen with women.For example,they are more likely to

Loneliness is a risk factor for illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

Krystal's grandmother died a few weeks ago.Since then Krystal finds that she is much more defensive about her political and religious views than she was before.This is likely because the death of Krystal's grandmother

According to the facial feedback hypothesis,when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy,it is most likely that

_______________ can vary from culture to culture and are socially acceptable ways of showing emotion in public settings.

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas.What role does it play in the body?

The two areas of the hypothalamus which appear to be related to eating behavior as a result of controlling the level of glucose in the body are called _ and _.

Research indicates that,when it came to orgasms,

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in __________ released from the pancreas,which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat.

According to the___________________,cognitive appraisal of physical arousal comes before the experience of emotion.

Describe the key concepts behind the James-Lange,Cannon-Bard,and two-factor theories of emotion.Provide examples for each.

Sexual orientation is defined primarily by whether or not an individual engages in same sex behavior.

Which of the following most accurately describes sexuality in adults in their 60s through 80s?

The case of John Sharon,who suffers from temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE),is told in your textbook.What unusual symptom do John and others with TLE have?

The four stages of sexual activity include excitement,plateau,orgasm and

A judge is dismissing evidence based on a lie detector test.What can you conclude about her decision?

Omar catches his roommate "walking" his fingers across his forehead while following them with his eyes.When Omar asks him what he is doing,he explains that it is a strategy that he read about in a psychology article.What is Omar's roommate likely trying to do?

Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

Affiliation motivation is:

Eating disorders and body-image distortions among boys and men often take a different form than is typically seen with women.For example,they are more likely to

Loneliness is a risk factor for illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

Krystal's grandmother died a few weeks ago.Since then Krystal finds that she is much more defensive about her political and religious views than she was before.This is likely because the death of Krystal's grandmother

According to the facial feedback hypothesis,when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy,it is most likely that

_______________ can vary from culture to culture and are socially acceptable ways of showing emotion in public settings.

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas.What role does it play in the body?

The two areas of the hypothalamus which appear to be related to eating behavior as a result of controlling the level of glucose in the body are called _________________ and _________________.

Research indicates that,when it came to orgasms,

The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called

One factor in hunger seems to be the increase in __________ released from the pancreas,which causes blood sugar levels to eventually drop several hours after we eat.

According to the___________________,cognitive appraisal of physical arousal comes before the experience of emotion.

Describe the key concepts behind the James-Lange,Cannon-Bard,and two-factor theories of emotion.Provide examples for each.

Sexual orientation is defined primarily by whether or not an individual engages in same sex behavior.

Which of the following most accurately describes sexuality in adults in their 60s through 80s?

The case of John Sharon,who suffers from temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE),is told in your textbook.What unusual symptom do John and others with TLE have?

The four stages of sexual activity include excitement,plateau,orgasm and

A judge is dismissing evidence based on a lie detector test.What can you conclude about her decision?

Omar catches his roommate "walking" his fingers across his forehead while following them with his eyes.When Omar asks him what he is doing,he explains that it is a strategy that he read about in a psychology article.What is Omar's roommate likely trying to do?

Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

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Learning

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The two areas of the hypothalamus which appear to be related to eating behavior as a result of controlling the level of glucose in the body are called _ and _.