Question 1

The main source of energy for all mammals, including humans, is glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to research by Masters and Johnson, which of the following represents the normal order of the four stages in the human sexual response cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  plateau, excitement, resolution, orgasm 
B)  excitement, resolution, plateau, orgasm 
C)  resolution, plateau, orgasm, excitement 
D)  excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution 
A)  plateau, excitement, resolution, orgasm 
B)  excitement, resolution, plateau, orgasm 
C)  resolution, plateau, orgasm, excitement 
D)  excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Question 3

Emotion is formally defined as the force that acts on or within an organism to initiate and direct behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The two factors in the two-factor theory of emotion are cognitive interpretation and labeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A heterosexual is a person who is sexually attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"To get someone to come to do a great job and take pride in their work, a monetary bonus is obviously the best motivator." This statement best illustrates _____ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  incentive 
B)  humanistic 
C)  drive 
D)  arousal 
A)  incentive 
B)  humanistic 
C)  drive 
D)  arousal

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  During a meal and shortly thereafter, body temperature increases and metabolism decreases. 
B)  During a meal, blood glucose levels return to normal before the food is actually digested and absorbed. 
C)  The onset of eating behavior is typically triggered by a sharp increase in blood levels of insulin, followed by a sharp decrease in blood glucose levels. 
D)  Before and during a meal, blood levels of glucose and fats fluctuate wildly. 
A)  During a meal and shortly thereafter, body temperature increases and metabolism decreases. 
B)  During a meal, blood glucose levels return to normal before the food is actually digested and absorbed. 
C)  The onset of eating behavior is typically triggered by a sharp increase in blood levels of insulin, followed by a sharp decrease in blood glucose levels. 
D)  Before and during a meal, blood levels of glucose and fats fluctuate wildly.

Question 8

Multiple studies have shown that people who sleep about 5 to 6 hours per night are much less likely to be overweight or obese than those who sleep longer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

David Buss examined mate preferences in 37 different cultures. He found that men have different concerns from women when selecting a mate. More specifically, he found that compared to women, men:

Accepted Answer

A)  placed a higher value on youth and physical attractiveness. 
B)  are less interested in passing on their genes to future generations and beyond. 
C)  placed more value on financial security and social status when selecting a potential mate. 
D)  are less concerned with mutual attraction and love as factors in their choice of a mate. 
A)  placed a higher value on youth and physical attractiveness. 
B)  are less interested in passing on their genes to future generations and beyond. 
C)  placed more value on financial security and social status when selecting a potential mate. 
D)  are less concerned with mutual attraction and love as factors in their choice of a mate.

Question 10

According to the most recent estimates, about _____ percent of women report having engaged in homosexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  7 
C)  20 
D)  50 
A)  1 
B)  7 
C)  20 
D)  50

Question 11

According to psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan's self-determination theory, optimal psychological functioning can only occur if the psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Taking the evolutionary perspective, psychologist David Buss contends that women are more likely to seek a mate who has resources and will be a "good provider" because doing so increases the chances that their children will survive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ motivational theories emphasize the importance of psychological and cognitive factors in humans, including the motivation to strive for a positive self-concept and the realization of personal potential.

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanistic 
B)  Incentive 
C)  Drive 
D)  Instinct 
A)  Humanistic 
B)  Incentive 
C)  Drive 
D)  Instinct

Question 14

Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in producing reinforcing feelings of pleasure and satisfaction that may contribute to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  cholecystokinin 
D)  neuropeptide Y 
A)  serotonin 
B)  dopamine 
C)  cholecystokinin 
D)  neuropeptide Y

Question 15

According to the research discussed in the Critical Thinking box "Has Evolution Programmed Us to Overeat?" which of the following produces a variety of health benefits and promotes longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  eating a restricted but balanced diet 
B)  eating, and even overeating, when food is available 
C)  gradually reducing the amount of time you sleep until it averages about 6 hours per night 
D)  eating a variety of calorie-rich foods, especially those with a high positive incentive value. 
A)  eating a restricted but balanced diet 
B)  eating, and even overeating, when food is available 
C)  gradually reducing the amount of time you sleep until it averages about 6 hours per night 
D)  eating a variety of calorie-rich foods, especially those with a high positive incentive value.

Question 16

Contrast competence motivation and achievement motivation, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Competence motivation and achievement mo

Question 17

Motivation is never observed directly; instead it is inferred when an organism performs a particular behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen, the male sex hormone produced by the testes, is responsible for male sexual development. 
B)  Estrus refers to the cyclical period during which a nonhuman female animal is fertile and receptive to male sexual advances. 
C)  Testosterone, the female sex hormone produced by the ovaries, influences a female's monthly reproductive cycle. 
D)  Estrus refers to the fourth stage of the sexual response cycle. 
A)  Estrogen, the male sex hormone produced by the testes, is responsible for male sexual development. 
B)  Estrus refers to the cyclical period during which a nonhuman female animal is fertile and receptive to male sexual advances. 
C)  Testosterone, the female sex hormone produced by the ovaries, influences a female's monthly reproductive cycle. 
D)  Estrus refers to the fourth stage of the sexual response cycle.

Question 19

According to cross-cultural research conducted by evolutionary psychologist David Buss, the most important factor in choosing a mate was money and resources for men, and physical attractiveness and youth for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research has overwhelmingly confirmed that Maslow's hierarchy of needs provides the most accurate depiction of human motivation developed thus far.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The main source of energy for all mammals, including humans, is glucose.

According to research by Masters and Johnson, which of the following represents the normal order of the four stages in the human sexual response cycle?

Emotion is formally defined as the force that acts on or within an organism to initiate and direct behavior.

The two factors in the two-factor theory of emotion are cognitive interpretation and labeling.

A heterosexual is a person who is sexually attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.

"To get someone to come to do a great job and take pride in their work, a monetary bonus is obviously the best motivator." This statement best illustrates _____ theories of motivation.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Multiple studies have shown that people who sleep about 5 to 6 hours per night are much less likely to be overweight or obese than those who sleep longer.

David Buss examined mate preferences in 37 different cultures. He found that men have different concerns from women when selecting a mate. More specifically, he found that compared to women, men:

According to the most recent estimates, about _____ percent of women report having engaged in homosexual behavior.

According to psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan's self-determination theory, optimal psychological functioning can only occur if the psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied.

Taking the evolutionary perspective, psychologist David Buss contends that women are more likely to seek a mate who has resources and will be a "good provider" because doing so increases the chances that their children will survive.

_____ motivational theories emphasize the importance of psychological and cognitive factors in humans, including the motivation to strive for a positive self-concept and the realization of personal potential.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in producing reinforcing feelings of pleasure and satisfaction that may contribute to obesity?

According to the research discussed in the Critical Thinking box "Has Evolution Programmed Us to Overeat?" which of the following produces a variety of health benefits and promotes longevity?

Contrast competence motivation and achievement motivation, and give an example of each.

Motivation is never observed directly; instead it is inferred when an organism performs a particular behavior.

Which of the following is TRUE?

According to cross-cultural research conducted by evolutionary psychologist David Buss, the most important factor in choosing a mate was money and resources for men, and physical attractiveness and youth for women.

Research has overwhelmingly confirmed that Maslow's hierarchy of needs provides the most accurate depiction of human motivation developed thus far.

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

The main source of energy for all mammals, including humans, is glucose.

According to research by Masters and Johnson, which of the following represents the normal order of the four stages in the human sexual response cycle?

Emotion is formally defined as the force that acts on or within an organism to initiate and direct behavior.

The two factors in the two-factor theory of emotion are cognitive interpretation and labeling.

A heterosexual is a person who is sexually attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.

"To get someone to come to do a great job and take pride in their work, a monetary bonus is obviously the best motivator." This statement best illustrates _____ theories of motivation.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Multiple studies have shown that people who sleep about 5 to 6 hours per night are much less likely to be overweight or obese than those who sleep longer.

David Buss examined mate preferences in 37 different cultures. He found that men have different concerns from women when selecting a mate. More specifically, he found that compared to women, men:

According to the most recent estimates, about _____ percent of women report having engaged in homosexual behavior.

According to psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan's self-determination theory, optimal psychological functioning can only occur if the psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are satisfied.

Taking the evolutionary perspective, psychologist David Buss contends that women are more likely to seek a mate who has resources and will be a "good provider" because doing so increases the chances that their children will survive.

_____ motivational theories emphasize the importance of psychological and cognitive factors in humans, including the motivation to strive for a positive self-concept and the realization of personal potential.

Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in producing reinforcing feelings of pleasure and satisfaction that may contribute to obesity?

According to the research discussed in the Critical Thinking box "Has Evolution Programmed Us to Overeat?" which of the following produces a variety of health benefits and promotes longevity?

Contrast competence motivation and achievement motivation, and give an example of each.

Motivation is never observed directly; instead it is inferred when an organism performs a particular behavior.

Which of the following is TRUE?

According to cross-cultural research conducted by evolutionary psychologist David Buss, the most important factor in choosing a mate was money and resources for men, and physical attractiveness and youth for women.

Research has overwhelmingly confirmed that Maslow's hierarchy of needs provides the most accurate depiction of human motivation developed thus far.

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

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