Question 1

Amir is of the Islamic faith.According to the mortality-salience hypothesis,if reminded of the inevitability of his own physical death,Amir probably will:

Accepted Answer

A) convert to Christianity. 
B) abandon religion entirely. 
C) grow stronger in the Islamic faith. 
D) deny the inevitability of his own physical death. 
A) convert to Christianity. 
B) abandon religion entirely. 
C) grow stronger in the Islamic faith. 
D) deny the inevitability of his own physical death. C

Question 2

The ability to _____ is a better predictor of school grades than is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) work hard;social class 
B) delay gratification;IQ score 
C) control emotions;IQ score 
D) delay gratification;social class 
A) work hard;social class 
B) delay gratification;IQ score 
C) control emotions;IQ score 
D) delay gratification;social class B

Question 3

Which statement BEST reflects our current understanding of emotion and the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Physiological arousal causes emotions. 
B) Cognitive processes and not physiological arousal causes emotions. 
C) Bodily activity and mental activity are both the cause and consequence of emotional experiences. 
D) Bodily activity and mental activity both cause emotional experiences. 
A) Physiological arousal causes emotions. 
B) Cognitive processes and not physiological arousal causes emotions. 
C) Bodily activity and mental activity are both the cause and consequence of emotional experiences. 
D) Bodily activity and mental activity both cause emotional experiences. C

Question 4

Bulimia and anorexia affect about _____% of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.01 
B) 0.1 
C) 1 
D) 10 
A) 0.01 
B) 0.1 
C) 1 
D) 10

Question 5

Which theory of emotion states that a stimulus simultaneously triggers activity in the body and emotional experience in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Klüver-Bucy 
B) James-Lange 
C) Cannon-Bard 
D) two-factor 
A) Klüver-Bucy 
B) James-Lange 
C) Cannon-Bard 
D) two-factor

Question 6

_____ is a hormone produced in the stomach that initiates hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) Oxytocin 
B) Ghrelin 
C) Insulin 
D) Adrenaline 
A) Oxytocin 
B) Ghrelin 
C) Insulin 
D) Adrenaline

Question 7

When his mother repeatedly asks him about being home on time,Rudy finds that he feels better emotionally if he reappraises the situation and:

Accepted Answer

A) returns home early. 
B) ignores her question. 
C) interprets her question as a sign of caring. 
D) suppresses his frustration. 
A) returns home early. 
B) ignores her question. 
C) interprets her question as a sign of caring. 
D) suppresses his frustration.

Question 8

Mark puts in long hours studying for his psychology tests.He already has an A in the course,but he really has a desire to know the material well.Mark's behavior is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A) extrinsic motivation. 
B) drive reduction theory. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) incentive-motivation theory. 
A) extrinsic motivation. 
B) drive reduction theory. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) incentive-motivation theory.

Question 9

Deci (1971)studied college students intrinsically motivated to complete a puzzle.Some participants were paid for completing the puzzle and others were not.Relative to the students who were not paid,the students who received payment were:

Accepted Answer

A) more likely to report enjoying the puzzle. 
B) more likely to solve the puzzle. 
C) less likely to solve the puzzle. 
D) less likely to play with the puzzle after the study. 
A) more likely to report enjoying the puzzle. 
B) more likely to solve the puzzle. 
C) less likely to solve the puzzle. 
D) less likely to play with the puzzle after the study.

Question 10

Angry because she had to endure a class she finds dreadfully boring,Susanna decided to use reappraisal to change her emotional state about the class.Which action BEST illustrates this process?

Accepted Answer

A) pledging to go jogging each day after class 
B) thinking of the course as preparation for her future career 
C) making a date to meet friends for lunch before class 
D) forming a study group that meets weekly 
A) pledging to go jogging each day after class 
B) thinking of the course as preparation for her future career 
C) making a date to meet friends for lunch before class 
D) forming a study group that meets weekly

Question 11

Isaac wants to exploit findings consistent with the Schachter-Singer theory to maximize his chances that sparks will fly on his first date with Rebecca.What might Isaac do?

Accepted Answer

A) take Rebecca on a roller coaster ride 
B) buy Rebecca flowers 
C) arrive 10 minutes late to pick her up 
D) wear a red shirt 
A) take Rebecca on a roller coaster ride 
B) buy Rebecca flowers 
C) arrive 10 minutes late to pick her up 
D) wear a red shirt

Question 12

Consistent with the facial-feedback hypothesis,when people are asked to wrinkle their noses,they:

Accepted Answer

A) are more judgmental of others' actions. 
B) find odors more unpleasant. 
C) can better discriminate among a variety of pleasant-smelling odors. 
D) demonstrate superior recall of emotional memories. 
A) are more judgmental of others' actions. 
B) find odors more unpleasant. 
C) can better discriminate among a variety of pleasant-smelling odors. 
D) demonstrate superior recall of emotional memories.

Question 13

Capgras syndrome is associated with damage to the:

Accepted Answer

A) amygdala. 
B) corpus callosum. 
C) connections between the thalamus and the occipital lobe. 
D) connections between the temporal lobe and the limbic system. 
A) amygdala. 
B) corpus callosum. 
C) connections between the thalamus and the occipital lobe. 
D) connections between the temporal lobe and the limbic system.

Question 14

According to Schachter and Singer,the emotion experienced by participants who were injected with adrenaline and then exposed to a confederate of the experimenter who acted giddy was due to:

Accepted Answer

A) activation of the amygdala in the participant. 
B) the behavior of the confederate and not due to the adrenaline. 
C) activation of the frontal cortex by the adrenaline. 
D) the participant interpreting the arousal as having positive valence. 
A) activation of the amygdala in the participant. 
B) the behavior of the confederate and not due to the adrenaline. 
C) activation of the frontal cortex by the adrenaline. 
D) the participant interpreting the arousal as having positive valence.

Question 15

Which statement does NOT describe an advantage of intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) It is effective at motivating people to do something that they otherwise would not do. 
B) People work harder when intrinsically motivated. 
C) People enjoy what they do more when intrinsically motivated. 
D) It is associated with greater creativity while engaged in the behavior. 
A) It is effective at motivating people to do something that they otherwise would not do. 
B) People work harder when intrinsically motivated. 
C) People enjoy what they do more when intrinsically motivated. 
D) It is associated with greater creativity while engaged in the behavior.

Question 16

According to the hedonic principle,we are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) ignore the information provided to us by emotion. 
B) spend more time with people we enjoy being around. 
C) confront painful memories,even if doing so does not have tangible benefits. 
D) choose physically stimulating activities over psychologically stimulating activities. 
A) ignore the information provided to us by emotion. 
B) spend more time with people we enjoy being around. 
C) confront painful memories,even if doing so does not have tangible benefits. 
D) choose physically stimulating activities over psychologically stimulating activities.

Question 17

Although Principal Morris is only slightly irritated with Jamie,the class clown,she expresses anger at Jamie's behavior.Which display rule is Principal Morris using?

Accepted Answer

A) deintensification 
B) masking 
C) neutralizing 
D) intensification 
A) deintensification 
B) masking 
C) neutralizing 
D) intensification

Question 18

Liz chooses activities that give her pleasure.However,she regularly submits to painful allergy shots.How does the hedonic principle BEST explain this apparent contradiction?

Accepted Answer

A) The pleasure of receiving relief from allergies outweighs the pain of having the shots. 
B) Liz has built up a tolerance to the injections and no longer feels the pain. 
C) The pain of the injections outweighs the pleasure of receiving relief from allergies. 
D) The pain from the injection provides useful information about the quality of Liz's day. 
A) The pleasure of receiving relief from allergies outweighs the pain of having the shots. 
B) Liz has built up a tolerance to the injections and no longer feels the pain. 
C) The pain of the injections outweighs the pleasure of receiving relief from allergies. 
D) The pain from the injection provides useful information about the quality of Liz's day.

Question 19

A rock guitarist no longer derives the same enjoyment from playing,although he recently launched a world tour with his band.His _____ motivation to play has been _____ by the fortune and fame of rock-and-roll.

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic;decreased 
B) intrinsic;increased 
C) conscious;increased 
D) extrinsic;decreased 
A) intrinsic;decreased 
B) intrinsic;increased 
C) conscious;increased 
D) extrinsic;decreased

Question 20

Which theory of emotion states that emotional experiences are completely independent of physiological events?

Accepted Answer

A) James-Lange 
B) Cannon-Lange 
C) Cannon-Bard 
D) two-factor 
A) James-Lange 
B) Cannon-Lange 
C) Cannon-Bard 
D) two-factor

Exam 8: Emotion and Motivation-Part A

Amir is of the Islamic faith.According to the mortality-salience hypothesis,if reminded of the inevitability of his own physical death,Amir probably will:

The ability to _____ is a better predictor of school grades than is _____.

Which statement BEST reflects our current understanding of emotion and the body?

Bulimia and anorexia affect about _____% of the population.

Which theory of emotion states that a stimulus simultaneously triggers activity in the body and emotional experience in the brain?

_____ is a hormone produced in the stomach that initiates hunger.

When his mother repeatedly asks him about being home on time,Rudy finds that he feels better emotionally if he reappraises the situation and:

Mark puts in long hours studying for his psychology tests.He already has an A in the course,but he really has a desire to know the material well.Mark's behavior is characteristic of:

Deci (1971)studied college students intrinsically motivated to complete a puzzle.Some participants were paid for completing the puzzle and others were not.Relative to the students who were not paid,the students who received payment were:

Angry because she had to endure a class she finds dreadfully boring,Susanna decided to use reappraisal to change her emotional state about the class.Which action BEST illustrates this process?

Isaac wants to exploit findings consistent with the Schachter-Singer theory to maximize his chances that sparks will fly on his first date with Rebecca.What might Isaac do?

Consistent with the facial-feedback hypothesis,when people are asked to wrinkle their noses,they:

Capgras syndrome is associated with damage to the:

According to Schachter and Singer,the emotion experienced by participants who were injected with adrenaline and then exposed to a confederate of the experimenter who acted giddy was due to:

Which statement does NOT describe an advantage of intrinsic motivation?

According to the hedonic principle,we are likely to:

Although Principal Morris is only slightly irritated with Jamie,the class clown,she expresses anger at Jamie's behavior.Which display rule is Principal Morris using?

Liz chooses activities that give her pleasure.However,she regularly submits to painful allergy shots.How does the hedonic principle BEST explain this apparent contradiction?

A rock guitarist no longer derives the same enjoyment from playing,although he recently launched a world tour with his band.His _____ motivation to play has been _____ by the fortune and fame of rock-and-roll.

Which theory of emotion states that emotional experiences are completely independent of physiological events?

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part A

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part B

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part C

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part D

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part E

Methods in Psychology-Part A

Methods in Psychology-Part B

Methods in Psychology-Part C

Methods in Psychology-Part D

Methods in Psychology-Part E

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part A

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part B

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part C

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part D

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part E

Sensation and Perception-Part A

Sensation and Perception-Part B

Sensation and Perception-Part C

Sensation and Perception-Part D

Sensation and Perception-Part E

Consciousness-Part A

Consciousness-Part B

Consciousness-Part C

Consciousness-Part D

Consciousness-Part E

Memory-Part A

Memory-Part B

Memory-Part C

Memory-Part D

Memory-Part E

Learning-Part A

Learning-Part B

Learning-Part C

Learning-Part D

Learning-Part E

Emotion and Motivation-Part B

Emotion and Motivation-Part C

Emotion and Motivation-Part D

Emotion and Motivation-Part E

Language and Thought-Part A

Language and Thought-Part B

Language and Thought-Part C

Language and Thought-Part D

Language and Thought-Part E

Intelligence-Part A

Intelligence-Part B

Intelligence-Part C

Intelligence-Part D

Intelligence-Part E

Development-Part A

Development-Part B

Development-Part C

Development-Part D

Development-Part E

Personality-Part A

Personality-Part B

Personality-Part C

Personality-Part D

Personality-Part E

The ability to _ is a better predictor of school grades than is _.

A rock guitarist no longer derives the same enjoyment from playing,although he recently launched a world tour with his band.His _ motivation to play has been _ by the fortune and fame of rock-and-roll.