Question 1

Compared with individualistic cultures, the expression of achievement motivation in collectivistic cultures:

Accepted Answer

A)  is motivated by the urge to control or influence the behavior of other people or groups. 
B)  emphasizes the recognition of the individual who has accomplished the achievement. 
C)  is motivated by the desire to promote the status or well-being of the members of the person's social group. 
D)  is only encouraged in work settings. 
A)  is motivated by the urge to control or influence the behavior of other people or groups. 
B)  emphasizes the recognition of the individual who has accomplished the achievement. 
C)  is motivated by the desire to promote the status or well-being of the members of the person's social group. 
D)  is only encouraged in work settings.

Question 2

When Spencer took his first ride on the big Ferris wheel, he looked down at the fairground 100 feet below him and became aware of his high level of physiological arousal. Suddenly he felt frightened. The sequence of events in Spencer's emotional experience reflects the:

Accepted Answer

A)  facial feedback hypothesis of emotion. 
B)  James-Lange theory of emotion. 
C)  set-point theory of emotion. 
D)  cognitive-appraisal theory of emotion. 
A)  facial feedback hypothesis of emotion. 
B)  James-Lange theory of emotion. 
C)  set-point theory of emotion. 
D)  cognitive-appraisal theory of emotion.

Question 3

Who probably has the highest basal metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tyler, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Kayla, a 16-year-old girl 
C)  Alexandra, a 22-year-old woman 
D)  Luis, a 40-year-old man 
A)  Tyler, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Kayla, a 16-year-old girl 
C)  Alexandra, a 22-year-old woman 
D)  Luis, a 40-year-old man

Question 4

Leptin is a hormone that is secreted by the body's adipose tissue into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Due to a genetic mutation, ob/ob mice lack the ability to produce:

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecystokinin. 
B)  neuropeptide Y. 
C)  leptin. 
D)  ghrelin. 
A)  cholecystokinin. 
B)  neuropeptide Y. 
C)  leptin. 
D)  ghrelin.

Question 6

One criticism of the early instinct theories was that describing and labeling behaviors did not explain the behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In complex situations, we may experience mixed emotions, and these very different emotions are experienced simultaneously or in rapid succession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between emotions and physiological arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different physiological arousal patterns have been found for different emotions. 
B)  Most emotions have the same physiological arousal pattern since arousal is based upon the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  Different physiological arousal patterns occur with negative emotions but not with positive emotions. 
D)  Positive emotions have more intense physiological arousal patterns than do negative emotions. 
A)  Different physiological arousal patterns have been found for different emotions. 
B)  Most emotions have the same physiological arousal pattern since arousal is based upon the activation of the sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  Different physiological arousal patterns occur with negative emotions but not with positive emotions. 
D)  Positive emotions have more intense physiological arousal patterns than do negative emotions.

Question 9

According to humanistic theories of motivation, homeostasis is the driving force behind the tendency of humans to strive for their highest potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Steve had a very domineering mother and a rather weak, passive father who provided a poor masculine role model. Based on the research on early life experiences and sexual orientation, you would be safe in concluding that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Steve is almost certainly bisexual. 
B)  Steve is almost certainly homosexual. 
C)  Steve was heterosexual during his teens but has since become homosexual. 
D)  Steve's experiences with his parents are not likely to have caused him to become homosexual. 
A)  Steve is almost certainly bisexual. 
B)  Steve is almost certainly homosexual. 
C)  Steve was heterosexual during his teens but has since become homosexual. 
D)  Steve's experiences with his parents are not likely to have caused him to become homosexual.

Question 11

Mark and Martha, who are the same age, have normal weights for their age and height. If Martha is like most women, her basal metabolic rate is:

Accepted Answer

A)  identical to Mark's. 
B)  higher than Mark's. 
C)  lower than Mark's. 
D)  susceptible to much greater fluctuations than Mark's. 
A)  identical to Mark's. 
B)  higher than Mark's. 
C)  lower than Mark's. 
D)  susceptible to much greater fluctuations than Mark's.

Question 12

Milton claims that his dog Moxie is a real clown and that his antics and fooling around are always aimed at getting a laugh. He says Moxie has a great sense of humor. Milton appears to be attributing human traits and emotions to his dog, a phenomenon called:

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal engagement. 
B)  anthropomorphism. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  emotional intelligence. 
A)  interpersonal engagement. 
B)  anthropomorphism. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  emotional intelligence.

Question 13

According to David Buss, the most important adaptive problem for female reproductive behavior is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  identify and mate with men who are fertile. 
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 men who are young and attractive. 
A)  identify and mate with men who are fertile. 
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 men who are young and attractive.

Question 14

Both animal and human studies show that spinal cord injuries that disrupt signals to the sympathetic nervous system result in greatly reduced feelings of emotional intensity. This finding supports the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Achievement motivation has been measured by a test called the Thematic Apperception Test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Support for the James-Lange theory comes from research that shows that people with spinal cord injuries reported their experience of certain emotions had either increased in intensity or remained unchanged since their injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The percentage of U.S. adults who are overweight increases with age, reaching a peak in the fifth and sixth decades of life. 
B)  Approximately 50 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight. 
C)  The percentage of U.S. adults who are overweight decreases with age, reaching a low in the fifth and sixth decades of life. 
D)  Approximately 25 percent of two- to five-year-olds are overweight. 
A)  The percentage of U.S. adults who are overweight increases with age, reaching a peak in the fifth and sixth decades of life. 
B)  Approximately 50 percent of U.S. children and adolescents are overweight. 
C)  The percentage of U.S. adults who are overweight decreases with age, reaching a low in the fifth and sixth decades of life. 
D)  Approximately 25 percent of two- to five-year-olds are overweight.

Question 18

Define self-efficacy, and identify different ways to strengthen your sense of self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's

Question 19

According to the brain-scanning study of romantic love discussed in the Focus on Neuroscience feature in your text, strong feelings of romantic love are accompanied by greatly decreased activity in the frontal lobes, which impairs judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What three fundamental needs does Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory of motivation identify?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy, self-enhancement, and self-determination 
B)  drives, incentives, and arousal 
C)  self-fulfillment needs, psychological needs, and physiological needs 
D)  autonomy, competence, and relatedness 
A)  self-efficacy, self-enhancement, and self-determination 
B)  drives, incentives, and arousal 
C)  self-fulfillment needs, psychological needs, and physiological needs 
D)  autonomy, competence, and relatedness

Compared with individualistic cultures, the expression of achievement motivation in collectivistic cultures:

When Spencer took his first ride on the big Ferris wheel, he looked down at the fairground 100 feet below him and became aware of his high level of physiological arousal. Suddenly he felt frightened. The sequence of events in Spencer's emotional experience reflects the:

Who probably has the highest basal metabolic rate?

Leptin is a hormone that is secreted by the body's adipose tissue into the bloodstream.

Due to a genetic mutation, ob/ob mice lack the ability to produce:

One criticism of the early instinct theories was that describing and labeling behaviors did not explain the behaviors.

In complex situations, we may experience mixed emotions, and these very different emotions are experienced simultaneously or in rapid succession.

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between emotions and physiological arousal?

According to humanistic theories of motivation, homeostasis is the driving force behind the tendency of humans to strive for their highest potential.

Steve had a very domineering mother and a rather weak, passive father who provided a poor masculine role model. Based on the research on early life experiences and sexual orientation, you would be safe in concluding that:

Mark and Martha, who are the same age, have normal weights for their age and height. If Martha is like most women, her basal metabolic rate is:

Milton claims that his dog Moxie is a real clown and that his antics and fooling around are always aimed at getting a laugh. He says Moxie has a great sense of humor. Milton appears to be attributing human traits and emotions to his dog, a phenomenon called:

According to David Buss, the most important adaptive problem for female reproductive behavior is to:

Both animal and human studies show that spinal cord injuries that disrupt signals to the sympathetic nervous system result in greatly reduced feelings of emotional intensity. This finding supports the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Achievement motivation has been measured by a test called the Thematic Apperception Test.

Support for the James-Lange theory comes from research that shows that people with spinal cord injuries reported their experience of certain emotions had either increased in intensity or remained unchanged since their injury.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Define self-efficacy, and identify different ways to strengthen your sense of self-efficacy.

According to the brain-scanning study of romantic love discussed in the Focus on Neuroscience feature in your text, strong feelings of romantic love are accompanied by greatly decreased activity in the frontal lobes, which impairs judgment.

What three fundamental needs does Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory of motivation identify?

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

Compared with individualistic cultures, the expression of achievement motivation in collectivistic cultures:

When Spencer took his first ride on the big Ferris wheel, he looked down at the fairground 100 feet below him and became aware of his high level of physiological arousal. Suddenly he felt frightened. The sequence of events in Spencer's emotional experience reflects the:

Who probably has the highest basal metabolic rate?

Leptin is a hormone that is secreted by the body's adipose tissue into the bloodstream.

Due to a genetic mutation, ob/ob mice lack the ability to produce:

One criticism of the early instinct theories was that describing and labeling behaviors did not explain the behaviors.

In complex situations, we may experience mixed emotions, and these very different emotions are experienced simultaneously or in rapid succession.

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between emotions and physiological arousal?

According to humanistic theories of motivation, homeostasis is the driving force behind the tendency of humans to strive for their highest potential.

Steve had a very domineering mother and a rather weak, passive father who provided a poor masculine role model. Based on the research on early life experiences and sexual orientation, you would be safe in concluding that:

Mark and Martha, who are the same age, have normal weights for their age and height. If Martha is like most women, her basal metabolic rate is:

Milton claims that his dog Moxie is a real clown and that his antics and fooling around are always aimed at getting a laugh. He says Moxie has a great sense of humor. Milton appears to be attributing human traits and emotions to his dog, a phenomenon called:

According to David Buss, the most important adaptive problem for female reproductive behavior is to:

Both animal and human studies show that spinal cord injuries that disrupt signals to the sympathetic nervous system result in greatly reduced feelings of emotional intensity. This finding supports the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Achievement motivation has been measured by a test called the Thematic Apperception Test.

Support for the James-Lange theory comes from research that shows that people with spinal cord injuries reported their experience of certain emotions had either increased in intensity or remained unchanged since their injury.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Define self-efficacy, and identify different ways to strengthen your sense of self-efficacy.

According to the brain-scanning study of romantic love discussed in the Focus on Neuroscience feature in your text, strong feelings of romantic love are accompanied by greatly decreased activity in the frontal lobes, which impairs judgment.

What three fundamental needs does Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory of motivation identify?

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