Question 1

Drive theories are the motivational forces that pull us to behave, and incentive theories are the motivational forces that "push" us to behave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

This image depicts the interaction of some of the key hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate hunger, including where they are manufactured in the body, and whether they increase (+) or decrease (-) hunger. Which letter indicates the neurotransmitter cholecystokinin?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 3

In the United States, the prevalence of obesity is highest in the 20-34-year-old age group, and then decreases steadily with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The famous sex research pioneers, William Masters and Virginia Johnson, developed their model of the human sexual response based on observations of sexual interactions among the bonobos, a rare species of chimplike apes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ motivation is the desire to engage in tasks that a person finds inherently satisfying and enjoyable, novel, or optimally challenging.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic 
B)  Extrinsic 
C)  Competence 
D)  Achievement 
A)  Intrinsic 
B)  Extrinsic 
C)  Competence 
D)  Achievement

Question 6

Using an original example of an emotional response, identify and explain the three basic components of emotion.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Let's say someone receives a surpr

Question 7

Psychologists define the term _____ as a complex psychological state that involves subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  emotion 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  anthropomorphism 
A)  motivation 
B)  emotion 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  anthropomorphism

Question 8

The activation characteristic of motivation is demonstrated by the initiation and production of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss how classical conditioning and operant conditioning are involved in motivating eating behavior.

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning and operant condi

Question 10

Creating a specific goal intention and forming detailed implementation intentions can help people more effectively turn good intentions into effective, goal-directed behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Anna has a body mass index of 22.1, which means she is within the normal range for her height and weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Motivation is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the biological, emotional, cognitive, or social forces that act on or within an organism to activate and direct behavior. 
B)  an impulse that activates behavior to reduce a need and restore homeostasis. 
C)  full use and exploitation of talents, capacities, and potentialities. 
D)  a distinct psychological state that involves subjective experience, physical arousal, and a behavioral expression or response. 
A)  the biological, emotional, cognitive, or social forces that act on or within an organism to activate and direct behavior. 
B)  an impulse that activates behavior to reduce a need and restore homeostasis. 
C)  full use and exploitation of talents, capacities, and potentialities. 
D)  a distinct psychological state that involves subjective experience, physical arousal, and a behavioral expression or response.

Question 13

The Enhancing Well-Being With Psychology feature in your text describes a specific strategy for turning your good intentions into reality. What is the name of that strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating implementation intentions 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  drive motivation 
D)  activation motivation 
A)  creating implementation intentions 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  drive motivation 
D)  activation motivation

Question 14

Researchers have confirmed that there is one neural pathway, not two as previously thought, in the emotional experience of fear. That neural pathway always follows the same brain route:
Thalamus $\rightarrow$ cortex $\rightarrow$ amygdala $\rightarrow$ hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following restored normal metabolism, body temperature, immune functioning, and body weight in the genetically mutated ob/ob mice?

Accepted Answer

A)  supplemental leptin 
B)  aerobic exercise on a treadmill 
C)  blocking receptor sites for the hormone ghrelin 
D)  blocking receptor sites for cholecystokinin 
A)  supplemental leptin 
B)  aerobic exercise on a treadmill 
C)  blocking receptor sites for the hormone ghrelin 
D)  blocking receptor sites for cholecystokinin

Question 16

The James-Lange theory of emotion is now considered to be nothing more than a historical artifact, because contemporary research, including brain-imaging studies, has failed to support the theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Indirect support for the James-Lange theory of emotion has come from research on the facial feedback hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the role of the sympathetic nervous system in the experience of intense emotions, including the fight-or-flight response.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic nervous system plays a c

Question 19

Emotion is to _____ as mood is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  intense and short lived; general, pervasive, and longer lasting 
B)  physiologically arousing; psychologically depressing 
C)  general, pervasive, and longer lasting; intense and short lived 
D)  psychologically arousing; physiologically depressing 
A)  intense and short lived; general, pervasive, and longer lasting 
B)  physiologically arousing; psychologically depressing 
C)  general, pervasive, and longer lasting; intense and short lived 
D)  psychologically arousing; physiologically depressing

Question 20

Hans bought a chess software program and practices every day because he is highly motivated to become the top player on his college chess team. Hans's behavior and goal reflect a high level of:

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  power motivation. 
C)  sensation seeking. 
D)  competence motivation. 
A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  power motivation. 
C)  sensation seeking. 
D)  competence motivation.

Drive theories are the motivational forces that pull us to behave, and incentive theories are the motivational forces that "push" us to behave.

This image depicts the interaction of some of the key hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate hunger, including where they are manufactured in the body, and whether they increase (+) or decrease (-) hunger. Which letter indicates the neurotransmitter cholecystokinin?

In the United States, the prevalence of obesity is highest in the 20-34-year-old age group, and then decreases steadily with age.

The famous sex research pioneers, William Masters and Virginia Johnson, developed their model of the human sexual response based on observations of sexual interactions among the bonobos, a rare species of chimplike apes.

_____ motivation is the desire to engage in tasks that a person finds inherently satisfying and enjoyable, novel, or optimally challenging.

Using an original example of an emotional response, identify and explain the three basic components of emotion.

Psychologists define the term _____ as a complex psychological state that involves subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

The activation characteristic of motivation is demonstrated by the initiation and production of behavior.

Discuss how classical conditioning and operant conditioning are involved in motivating eating behavior.

Creating a specific goal intention and forming detailed implementation intentions can help people more effectively turn good intentions into effective, goal-directed behavior.

Anna has a body mass index of 22.1, which means she is within the normal range for her height and weight.

Motivation is defined as:

The Enhancing Well-Being With Psychology feature in your text describes a specific strategy for turning your good intentions into reality. What is the name of that strategy?

Researchers have confirmed that there is one neural pathway, not two as previously thought, in the emotional experience of fear. That neural pathway always follows the same brain route: Thalamus $\rightarrow$ cortex $\rightarrow$ amygdala $\rightarrow$ hypothalamus.

Which of the following restored normal metabolism, body temperature, immune functioning, and body weight in the genetically mutated ob/ob mice?

The James-Lange theory of emotion is now considered to be nothing more than a historical artifact, because contemporary research, including brain-imaging studies, has failed to support the theory.

Indirect support for the James-Lange theory of emotion has come from research on the facial feedback hypothesis.

Discuss the role of the sympathetic nervous system in the experience of intense emotions, including the fight-or-flight response.

Emotion is to _ as mood is to _.

Hans bought a chess software program and practices every day because he is highly motivated to become the top player on his college chess team. Hans's behavior and goal reflect a high level of:

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

Drive theories are the motivational forces that pull us to behave, and incentive theories are the motivational forces that "push" us to behave.

This image depicts the interaction of some of the key hormones and neurotransmitters that regulate hunger, including where they are manufactured in the body, and whether they increase (+) or decrease (-) hunger. Which letter indicates the neurotransmitter cholecystokinin?

In the United States, the prevalence of obesity is highest in the 20-34-year-old age group, and then decreases steadily with age.

The famous sex research pioneers, William Masters and Virginia Johnson, developed their model of the human sexual response based on observations of sexual interactions among the bonobos, a rare species of chimplike apes.

_____ motivation is the desire to engage in tasks that a person finds inherently satisfying and enjoyable, novel, or optimally challenging.

Using an original example of an emotional response, identify and explain the three basic components of emotion.

Psychologists define the term _____ as a complex psychological state that involves subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

The activation characteristic of motivation is demonstrated by the initiation and production of behavior.

Discuss how classical conditioning and operant conditioning are involved in motivating eating behavior.

Creating a specific goal intention and forming detailed implementation intentions can help people more effectively turn good intentions into effective, goal-directed behavior.

Anna has a body mass index of 22.1, which means she is within the normal range for her height and weight.

Motivation is defined as:

The Enhancing Well-Being With Psychology feature in your text describes a specific strategy for turning your good intentions into reality. What is the name of that strategy?

Researchers have confirmed that there is one neural pathway, not two as previously thought, in the emotional experience of fear. That neural pathway always follows the same brain route: Thalamus →\rightarrow→ cortex →\rightarrow→ amygdala →\rightarrow→ hypothalamus.

Which of the following restored normal metabolism, body temperature, immune functioning, and body weight in the genetically mutated ob/ob mice?

The James-Lange theory of emotion is now considered to be nothing more than a historical artifact, because contemporary research, including brain-imaging studies, has failed to support the theory.

Indirect support for the James-Lange theory of emotion has come from research on the facial feedback hypothesis.

Discuss the role of the sympathetic nervous system in the experience of intense emotions, including the fight-or-flight response.

Emotion is to _____ as mood is to _____.

Hans bought a chess software program and practices every day because he is highly motivated to become the top player on his college chess team. Hans's behavior and goal reflect a high level of:

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness and Its Variations

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Lifespan Development

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress, Health, and Coping

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters

Researchers have confirmed that there is one neural pathway, not two as previously thought, in the emotional experience of fear. That neural pathway always follows the same brain route: Thalamus $\rightarrow$ cortex $\rightarrow$ amygdala $\rightarrow$ hypothalamus.

Emotion is to _ as mood is to _.