Question 1

Humanistic theories suggest that we are innately motivated to strive for a positive self-concept and the realization of our personal potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following best describes sensory-specific satiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  When people experience sensory-specific satiety, they tend to go on a food binge and eat vast amounts of high-calorie, easy-to-swallow foods. 
B)  Simply chewing, tasting, or smelling an appealing food causes the release of the hormone leptin, greatly increasing the desire to eat. 
C)  As a particular food is consumed, the desire to continue eating that food decreases. 
D)  As sweet, salty, or fatty foods are consumed, there is a surge in brain levels of ghrelin. 
A)  When people experience sensory-specific satiety, they tend to go on a food binge and eat vast amounts of high-calorie, easy-to-swallow foods. 
B)  Simply chewing, tasting, or smelling an appealing food causes the release of the hormone leptin, greatly increasing the desire to eat. 
C)  As a particular food is consumed, the desire to continue eating that food decreases. 
D)  As sweet, salty, or fatty foods are consumed, there is a surge in brain levels of ghrelin.

Question 3

The term weight cycling refers to the use of exercise, such as working out on a stationary bicycle, to maintain weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Although facial expressions of emotion seem to be innate and, to a certain degree, universal among human cultures, we are still able to exert control over our facial expressions. This finding suggests that the expression of emotion:

Accepted Answer

A)  is determined entirely by display rules. 
B)  is influenced entirely by genetic factors. 
C)  can be affected by culture and environmental factors. 
D)  is entirely psychological. 
A)  is determined entirely by display rules. 
B)  is influenced entirely by genetic factors. 
C)  can be affected by culture and environmental factors. 
D)  is entirely psychological.

Question 5

The Focus on Neuroscience feature in your text discusses research indicating that feelings of romantic love activate some of the same brain areas as those activated in response to euphoria-producing drugs, such as cocaine and opiates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Specifying exactly when, where, and how you will carry out an intended behavior, linking specific situational cues to the intended behavior, is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  goal intention. 
B)  implementation intention. 
C)  mastery experience. 
D)  self-determination intention. 
A)  goal intention. 
B)  implementation intention. 
C)  mastery experience. 
D)  self-determination intention.

Question 7

The results of Schachter and Singer's experiment in which participants were injected with epinephrine just before spending time in either a "happy" condition or an "angry" condition support the idea that:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion is the result of the interaction of physiological arousal and the cognitive label we apply to explain the arousal. 
B)  most emotions can be experienced apart from physiological arousal. 
C)  physiological arousal can cause the experience of emotions in the absence of a cognitive label. 
D)  expressing a specific emotion facially causes the subjective experience of that emotion. 
A)  emotion is the result of the interaction of physiological arousal and the cognitive label we apply to explain the arousal. 
B)  most emotions can be experienced apart from physiological arousal. 
C)  physiological arousal can cause the experience of emotions in the absence of a cognitive label. 
D)  expressing a specific emotion facially causes the subjective experience of that emotion.

Question 8

When people are shown two pictures of a person and asked to distinguish between the true smile of joy and the smile that is masking negative emotions, they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are usually unable to do so and guess randomly. 
B)  can easily distinguish between the two. 
C)  usually think the fake smile is the true smile. 
D)  usually think the true smile is the fake smile. 
A)  are usually unable to do so and guess randomly. 
B)  can easily distinguish between the two. 
C)  usually think the fake smile is the true smile. 
D)  usually think the true smile is the fake smile.

Question 9

Many studies have shown that cholecystokinin promotes hunger and increases eating behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

While taking a very tough final exam, Pietro noticed that his heart was pounding and his palms were sweaty. Pietro thought about it and decided that anxiety was causing his pounding heart and sweaty palms. This best illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  facial feedback 
B)  two-factor 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  self-determination 
A)  facial feedback 
B)  two-factor 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  self-determination

Question 11

Sensation seekers are defined as people who are drawn to danger and dangerous activities and actively seek out life-threatening situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compared to women, men are much less confident about their expressive skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The fight-or-flight response is triggered by the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People who have superior mental abilities yet make poor decisions are said to lack:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Contemporary psychologists generally think that emotions:

Accepted Answer

A)  are disruptive responses that interfere with rational thought. 
B)  tend to lead people to pursue inappropriate or counterproductive goals. 
C)  are essential to successful living, helping us choose appropriate goals and make good choices and decisions. 
D)  are only important because of their impact on close relationships. 
A)  are disruptive responses that interfere with rational thought. 
B)  tend to lead people to pursue inappropriate or counterproductive goals. 
C)  are essential to successful living, helping us choose appropriate goals and make good choices and decisions. 
D)  are only important because of their impact on close relationships.

Question 16

______ secretes the hormone leptin.

Accepted Answer

A)  The pancreas 
B)  Adipose tissue 
C)  The amygdala 
D)  The adrenal gland 
A)  The pancreas 
B)  Adipose tissue 
C)  The amygdala 
D)  The adrenal gland

Question 17

Statistically, which of the following people is most likely to be overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  April, who is 4 years old 
B)  Joshua, who is 16 years old 
C)  Jenna, who is 28 years old 
D)  Rollin, who is 52 years old 
A)  April, who is 4 years old 
B)  Joshua, who is 16 years old 
C)  Jenna, who is 28 years old 
D)  Rollin, who is 52 years old

Question 18

A monkey spends hours trying to open a complicated lock even though there is no reward for doing so. The monkey's behavior is best explained by _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

After his third helping of apple pie and ice cream, Nathan feels quite full. His satiation is due, at least in part, to increased levels of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hormone epinephrine. 
B)  hormone ghrelin. 
C)  hormone cholecystokinin. 
D)  neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y. 
A)  hormone epinephrine. 
B)  hormone ghrelin. 
C)  hormone cholecystokinin. 
D)  neurotransmitter neuropeptide Y.

Question 20

When human males experience lowered levels of testosterone, whether through illness or castration, there is usually a significant drop in sexual interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Humanistic theories suggest that we are innately motivated to strive for a positive self-concept and the realization of our personal potential.

Which of the following best describes sensory-specific satiety?

The term weight cycling refers to the use of exercise, such as working out on a stationary bicycle, to maintain weight loss.

Although facial expressions of emotion seem to be innate and, to a certain degree, universal among human cultures, we are still able to exert control over our facial expressions. This finding suggests that the expression of emotion:

The Focus on Neuroscience feature in your text discusses research indicating that feelings of romantic love activate some of the same brain areas as those activated in response to euphoria-producing drugs, such as cocaine and opiates.

Specifying exactly when, where, and how you will carry out an intended behavior, linking specific situational cues to the intended behavior, is called a(n):

The results of Schachter and Singer's experiment in which participants were injected with epinephrine just before spending time in either a "happy" condition or an "angry" condition support the idea that:

When people are shown two pictures of a person and asked to distinguish between the true smile of joy and the smile that is masking negative emotions, they:

Many studies have shown that cholecystokinin promotes hunger and increases eating behavior.

While taking a very tough final exam, Pietro noticed that his heart was pounding and his palms were sweaty. Pietro thought about it and decided that anxiety was causing his pounding heart and sweaty palms. This best illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.

Sensation seekers are defined as people who are drawn to danger and dangerous activities and actively seek out life-threatening situations.

Compared to women, men are much less confident about their expressive skills.

The fight-or-flight response is triggered by the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

People who have superior mental abilities yet make poor decisions are said to lack:

Contemporary psychologists generally think that emotions:

______ secretes the hormone leptin.

Statistically, which of the following people is most likely to be overweight?

A monkey spends hours trying to open a complicated lock even though there is no reward for doing so. The monkey's behavior is best explained by _____ theory.

After his third helping of apple pie and ice cream, Nathan feels quite full. His satiation is due, at least in part, to increased levels of the:

When human males experience lowered levels of testosterone, whether through illness or castration, there is usually a significant drop in sexual interest.

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

Humanistic theories suggest that we are innately motivated to strive for a positive self-concept and the realization of our personal potential.

Which of the following best describes sensory-specific satiety?

The term weight cycling refers to the use of exercise, such as working out on a stationary bicycle, to maintain weight loss.

Although facial expressions of emotion seem to be innate and, to a certain degree, universal among human cultures, we are still able to exert control over our facial expressions. This finding suggests that the expression of emotion:

The Focus on Neuroscience feature in your text discusses research indicating that feelings of romantic love activate some of the same brain areas as those activated in response to euphoria-producing drugs, such as cocaine and opiates.

Specifying exactly when, where, and how you will carry out an intended behavior, linking specific situational cues to the intended behavior, is called a(n):

The results of Schachter and Singer's experiment in which participants were injected with epinephrine just before spending time in either a "happy" condition or an "angry" condition support the idea that:

When people are shown two pictures of a person and asked to distinguish between the true smile of joy and the smile that is masking negative emotions, they:

Many studies have shown that cholecystokinin promotes hunger and increases eating behavior.

While taking a very tough final exam, Pietro noticed that his heart was pounding and his palms were sweaty. Pietro thought about it and decided that anxiety was causing his pounding heart and sweaty palms. This best illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.

Sensation seekers are defined as people who are drawn to danger and dangerous activities and actively seek out life-threatening situations.

Compared to women, men are much less confident about their expressive skills.

The fight-or-flight response is triggered by the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

People who have superior mental abilities yet make poor decisions are said to lack:

Contemporary psychologists generally think that emotions:

______ secretes the hormone leptin.

Statistically, which of the following people is most likely to be overweight?

A monkey spends hours trying to open a complicated lock even though there is no reward for doing so. The monkey's behavior is best explained by _____ theory.

After his third helping of apple pie and ice cream, Nathan feels quite full. His satiation is due, at least in part, to increased levels of the:

When human males experience lowered levels of testosterone, whether through illness or castration, there is usually a significant drop in sexual interest.

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