Question 1

Paralyzing facial muscles with Botox may make people who have had the procedure:

Accepted Answer

A)  less able to recognize emotional expressions in others. 
B)  more able to recognize emotional expressions in others. 
C)  totally unable to recognize emotional expressions in others. 
D)  highly sensitive to emotional expressions of anger and hostility in others. 
A)  less able to recognize emotional expressions in others. 
B)  more able to recognize emotional expressions in others. 
C)  totally unable to recognize emotional expressions in others. 
D)  highly sensitive to emotional expressions of anger and hostility in others.

Question 2

The period of time following orgasm during which a man is incapable of having another erection or orgasm is called the refractory period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the idea that facial expressions of basic emotions are innate, and explain how facial expressions are affected by cultural display rules.

Accepted Answer

Facial expressions of basic emotions are

Question 4

The theory that cognitive evaluation triggers emotional responses is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Schachter-Singer two-factor theory. 
B)  facial feedback hypothesis. 
C)  James-Lange theory. 
D)  cognitive-appraisal theory. 
A)  Schachter-Singer two-factor theory. 
B)  facial feedback hypothesis. 
C)  James-Lange theory. 
D)  cognitive-appraisal theory.

Question 5

The term interpersonal engagement refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a measure of relationship satisfaction used in rating emotional intelligence. 
B)  a measure of involvement with other people that is used to assess relatedness in self-determination theory. 
C)  the degree to which an emotion is experienced as positive or negative. 
D)  an emotion dimension reflecting the degree to which emotions involve a relationship with another person or other people. 
A)  a measure of relationship satisfaction used in rating emotional intelligence. 
B)  a measure of involvement with other people that is used to assess relatedness in self-determination theory. 
C)  the degree to which an emotion is experienced as positive or negative. 
D)  an emotion dimension reflecting the degree to which emotions involve a relationship with another person or other people.

Question 6

Increased blood levels of which of the following hormones have been shown to strongly stimulate appetite?

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin 
B)  leptin 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  cholecystokinin 
A)  insulin 
B)  leptin 
C)  ghrelin 
D)  cholecystokinin

Question 7

______ considers how our ancestral heritage may influence patterns of human behavior, such as eating behavior or the expression of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive-appraisal theory 
B)  Hierarchy of needs perspective 
C)  Anthropomorphic approach 
D)  Evolutionary perspective 
A)  Cognitive-appraisal theory 
B)  Hierarchy of needs perspective 
C)  Anthropomorphic approach 
D)  Evolutionary perspective

Question 8

Statements such as "I intend to study more this semester" and "I'm going to do my best" are good examples for forming effective goal intentions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Nate wonders how his friend Jim can wake up at 5:00 every morning to swim laps before school. When he asks about it, Jim replies that he simply wants to realize his highest personal potential in swimming. Jim's explanation is most consistent with _____ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The degree to which you are convinced of your ability to meet the demands of a particular situation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization. 
B)  interpersonal engagement. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  autonomy. 
A)  self-actualization. 
B)  interpersonal engagement. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  autonomy.

Question 11

Cross-cultural research on the prevalence of obesity has shown that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the rate of obesity is lowest in countries whose economy is in transition from least developed to most developed. 
B)  the rate of obesity is lowest in developed market economies, where there is abundant information about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. 
C)  the rate of obesity is lowest in the least developed nations. 
D)  obesity rates tend to drop as nations make the transition to a developed market economy. 
A)  the rate of obesity is lowest in countries whose economy is in transition from least developed to most developed. 
B)  the rate of obesity is lowest in developed market economies, where there is abundant information about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. 
C)  the rate of obesity is lowest in the least developed nations. 
D)  obesity rates tend to drop as nations make the transition to a developed market economy.

Question 12

According to David Buss, the adaptive problem for male reproductive behavior is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify and mate with women who are fertile and likely to be successful at bearing their children. 
B)  look for a mate who will be a good provider. 
C)  have as many orgasms as possible during each sexual encounter. 
D)  identify and mate with women who have high status and wealth. 
A)  identify and mate with women who are fertile and likely to be successful at bearing their children. 
B)  look for a mate who will be a good provider. 
C)  have as many orgasms as possible during each sexual encounter. 
D)  identify and mate with women who have high status and wealth.

Question 13

Brian was caught robbing a bank. Describe how Brian's bank-robbing behavior might be explained by at least three of the following motivational theories: (a) drive theories, (b) incentive theory, (c) instinct theory, (d) arousal theory, and/or (e) humanistic theory.

Accepted Answer

Drive theories suggest that Brian's bank

Question 14

Using the methodology of anthropomorphism has greatly advanced the scientific understanding of the emotional experience of nonhuman animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Studies have shown that reducing the amount a person sleeps has no effect on blood levels of the hormones leptin and ghrelin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Increased brain levels of neuropeptide Y cause:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased eating behavior and decreased body metabolism. 
B)  decreased body metabolism and decreased eating behavior. 
C)  increased eating behavior and increased body metabolism. 
D)  increased body metabolism and decreased eating behavior. 
A)  increased eating behavior and decreased body metabolism. 
B)  decreased body metabolism and decreased eating behavior. 
C)  increased eating behavior and increased body metabolism. 
D)  increased body metabolism and decreased eating behavior.

Question 17

Children who are raised by gay or lesbian parents are three times more likely to suffer from a serious psychological disorder in adulthood than children who are raised by heterosexual parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For medical reasons, 25-year-old Nadine has to have both of her ovaries surgically removed. Following the operation, Nadine is likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  a steep drop in sexual interest and sexual activity. 
B)  an increase in the production of estrogen. 
C)  homosexual feelings and urges. 
D)  little or no drop in her normal level of sexual interest and sexual activity. 
A)  a steep drop in sexual interest and sexual activity. 
B)  an increase in the production of estrogen. 
C)  homosexual feelings and urges. 
D)  little or no drop in her normal level of sexual interest and sexual activity.

Question 19

Gender identity and sexual orientation occur early in life but can be changed easily if interventions occur before puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Increased blood levels of leptin:

Accepted Answer

A)  indicate that negative energy balance is occurring. 
B)  intensify the satiety-producing effects of cholecystokinin, decreasing food consumption. 
C)  trigger extreme feelings of hunger. 
D)  inhibit the satiety-producing effects of cholecystokinin, increasing food consumption. 
A)  indicate that negative energy balance is occurring. 
B)  intensify the satiety-producing effects of cholecystokinin, decreasing food consumption. 
C)  trigger extreme feelings of hunger. 
D)  inhibit the satiety-producing effects of cholecystokinin, increasing food consumption.

Paralyzing facial muscles with Botox may make people who have had the procedure:

The period of time following orgasm during which a man is incapable of having another erection or orgasm is called the refractory period.

Discuss the idea that facial expressions of basic emotions are innate, and explain how facial expressions are affected by cultural display rules.

The theory that cognitive evaluation triggers emotional responses is called the:

The term interpersonal engagement refers to:

Increased blood levels of which of the following hormones have been shown to strongly stimulate appetite?

______ considers how our ancestral heritage may influence patterns of human behavior, such as eating behavior or the expression of emotions.

Statements such as "I intend to study more this semester" and "I'm going to do my best" are good examples for forming effective goal intentions.

Nate wonders how his friend Jim can wake up at 5:00 every morning to swim laps before school. When he asks about it, Jim replies that he simply wants to realize his highest personal potential in swimming. Jim's explanation is most consistent with _____ theories of motivation.

The degree to which you are convinced of your ability to meet the demands of a particular situation is called:

Cross-cultural research on the prevalence of obesity has shown that:

According to David Buss, the adaptive problem for male reproductive behavior is to:

Brian was caught robbing a bank. Describe how Brian's bank-robbing behavior might be explained by at least three of the following motivational theories: (a) drive theories, (b) incentive theory, (c) instinct theory, (d) arousal theory, and/or (e) humanistic theory.

Using the methodology of anthropomorphism has greatly advanced the scientific understanding of the emotional experience of nonhuman animals.

Studies have shown that reducing the amount a person sleeps has no effect on blood levels of the hormones leptin and ghrelin.

Increased brain levels of neuropeptide Y cause:

Children who are raised by gay or lesbian parents are three times more likely to suffer from a serious psychological disorder in adulthood than children who are raised by heterosexual parents.

For medical reasons, 25-year-old Nadine has to have both of her ovaries surgically removed. Following the operation, Nadine is likely to experience:

Gender identity and sexual orientation occur early in life but can be changed easily if interventions occur before puberty.

Increased blood levels of leptin:

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

Paralyzing facial muscles with Botox may make people who have had the procedure:

The period of time following orgasm during which a man is incapable of having another erection or orgasm is called the refractory period.

Discuss the idea that facial expressions of basic emotions are innate, and explain how facial expressions are affected by cultural display rules.

The theory that cognitive evaluation triggers emotional responses is called the:

The term interpersonal engagement refers to:

Increased blood levels of which of the following hormones have been shown to strongly stimulate appetite?

______ considers how our ancestral heritage may influence patterns of human behavior, such as eating behavior or the expression of emotions.

Statements such as "I intend to study more this semester" and "I'm going to do my best" are good examples for forming effective goal intentions.

Nate wonders how his friend Jim can wake up at 5:00 every morning to swim laps before school. When he asks about it, Jim replies that he simply wants to realize his highest personal potential in swimming. Jim's explanation is most consistent with _____ theories of motivation.

The degree to which you are convinced of your ability to meet the demands of a particular situation is called:

Cross-cultural research on the prevalence of obesity has shown that:

According to David Buss, the adaptive problem for male reproductive behavior is to:

Brian was caught robbing a bank. Describe how Brian's bank-robbing behavior might be explained by at least three of the following motivational theories: (a) drive theories, (b) incentive theory, (c) instinct theory, (d) arousal theory, and/or (e) humanistic theory.

Using the methodology of anthropomorphism has greatly advanced the scientific understanding of the emotional experience of nonhuman animals.

Studies have shown that reducing the amount a person sleeps has no effect on blood levels of the hormones leptin and ghrelin.

Increased brain levels of neuropeptide Y cause:

Children who are raised by gay or lesbian parents are three times more likely to suffer from a serious psychological disorder in adulthood than children who are raised by heterosexual parents.

For medical reasons, 25-year-old Nadine has to have both of her ovaries surgically removed. Following the operation, Nadine is likely to experience:

Gender identity and sexual orientation occur early in life but can be changed easily if interventions occur before puberty.

Increased blood levels of leptin:

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

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Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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