Question 1

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  On average, women have a basal metabolic rate that is about 3 to 5 percent lower than men's basal metabolic rate. 
B)  Getting only about 5 hours of sleep a night is an effective strategy for reducing appetite and losing weight. 
C)  When people who are obese restrict their caloric intake, their basal metabolic rate decreases. 
D)  An adult would be considered seriously underweight if he or she had a body mass index of 17. 
A)  On average, women have a basal metabolic rate that is about 3 to 5 percent lower than men's basal metabolic rate. 
B)  Getting only about 5 hours of sleep a night is an effective strategy for reducing appetite and losing weight. 
C)  When people who are obese restrict their caloric intake, their basal metabolic rate decreases. 
D)  An adult would be considered seriously underweight if he or she had a body mass index of 17.

Question 2

In his evolutionary theory of mate preferences, psychologist David Buss:

Accepted Answer

A)  contends that mate selection for both sexes is culturally determined and is virtually uninfluenced by inherited characteristics or predispositions. 
B)  found that older, successful women have the greatest access to young, attractive, athletic males-so-called boy toys. 
C)  found that both sexes rated kindness, intelligence, emotional stability, and a pleasing personality as more important than a prospective mate's financial resources or good looks. 
D)  contends that when it comes to reproductive success, men and women face very similar adaptive problems in selecting a mate. 
A)  contends that mate selection for both sexes is culturally determined and is virtually uninfluenced by inherited characteristics or predispositions. 
B)  found that older, successful women have the greatest access to young, attractive, athletic males-so-called boy toys. 
C)  found that both sexes rated kindness, intelligence, emotional stability, and a pleasing personality as more important than a prospective mate's financial resources or good looks. 
D)  contends that when it comes to reproductive success, men and women face very similar adaptive problems in selecting a mate.

Question 3

"Oh, man, that was awesome! Let's do it again!" Marcela said as she climbed out of the front roller coaster seat. Which category of motivational theories would best explain Marcela's behavior?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

After Angela received her bachelor's degree, she gave her friends and family members a big hug and kiss. Angela is displaying the _____ component of her emotional state.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  subjective 
C)  cognitive 
D)  expressive or behavioral 
A)  physiological 
B)  subjective 
C)  cognitive 
D)  expressive or behavioral

Question 5

Paul would be classified as a bisexual because he is sexually attracted to both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The amygdala is a key brain structure in the emotional response of fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

On average, women have a metabolic rate that is 3 to 5 percent lower than that of men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements about gays and lesbians is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children raised by gay or lesbian parents are just as well adjusted as children raised by heterosexual parents. 
B)  Gays and lesbians can be found in every occupation and at every socioeconomic level in our society. 
C)  Gays and lesbians are considered to have a sexual disorder by the majority of clinical psychologists and psychiatrists. 
D)  Many gays and lesbians are involved in long-term, committed, and caring relationships. 
A)  Children raised by gay or lesbian parents are just as well adjusted as children raised by heterosexual parents. 
B)  Gays and lesbians can be found in every occupation and at every socioeconomic level in our society. 
C)  Gays and lesbians are considered to have a sexual disorder by the majority of clinical psychologists and psychiatrists. 
D)  Many gays and lesbians are involved in long-term, committed, and caring relationships.

Question 9

Persistence is a characteristic of motivation that is demonstrated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  initiation or production of behavior toward a goal. 
B)  continued efforts or determination to achieve a particular goal, often in the face of obstacles. 
C)  high level of vigor in responding that usually accompanies motivated behavior. 
D)  subjective experience and physiological response that usually accompanies motivated behavior. 
A)  initiation or production of behavior toward a goal. 
B)  continued efforts or determination to achieve a particular goal, often in the face of obstacles. 
C)  high level of vigor in responding that usually accompanies motivated behavior. 
D)  subjective experience and physiological response that usually accompanies motivated behavior.

Question 10

Drive theories cannot adequately explain behaviors directed toward increasing tension and physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Beyond the United States, there are very low rates of obesity in most countries (only about 100 million people meet the criteria of being clinically obese).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Studies of twins have shown that genetics contribute to homosexual orientation in:

Accepted Answer

A)  men but not women. 
B)  women but not men. 
C)  both men and women. 
D)  neither men nor women. 
A)  men but not women. 
B)  women but not men. 
C)  both men and women. 
D)  neither men nor women.

Question 13

Sexual orientation refers to whether a person is sexually attracted by members of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If positive energy balance occurs, the hormone leptin will:

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease and inhibit the satiety-producing effects of the hormone cholecystokinin. 
B)  promote the secretion of neuropeptide Y by the hypothalamus. 
C)  suppress the body's production of insulin. 
D)  increase and enhance the satiety-producing effects of the hormone cholecystokinin. 
A)  decrease and inhibit the satiety-producing effects of the hormone cholecystokinin. 
B)  promote the secretion of neuropeptide Y by the hypothalamus. 
C)  suppress the body's production of insulin. 
D)  increase and enhance the satiety-producing effects of the hormone cholecystokinin.

Question 15

Motivated behavior is usually characterized by activation, persistence, and intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The characteristic of motivation known as activation refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  initiation or production of behavior. 
B)  increased vigor in behavior toward a goal. 
C)  efforts to achieve the desired goal. 
D)  subjective experience and physiological response that usually accompany motivated behavior. 
A)  initiation or production of behavior. 
B)  increased vigor in behavior toward a goal. 
C)  efforts to achieve the desired goal. 
D)  subjective experience and physiological response that usually accompany motivated behavior.

Question 17

Bob has a spinal cord injury and very little physical sensation or movement below his shoulders, yet he experiences emotions just as intensely as before the accident that caused his injury. This finding poses a problem primarily for the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A regulatory process called leptin resistance helps you maintain your baseline body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The premise of _____theory is that optimal human functioning and growth throughout the lifespan is possible only if psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are met.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-determination 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  the James-Lange 
A)  self-determination 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  the James-Lange

Question 20

_____ theories of motivation claim that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

In his evolutionary theory of mate preferences, psychologist David Buss:

"Oh, man, that was awesome! Let's do it again!" Marcela said as she climbed out of the front roller coaster seat. Which category of motivational theories would best explain Marcela's behavior?

After Angela received her bachelor's degree, she gave her friends and family members a big hug and kiss. Angela is displaying the _____ component of her emotional state.

Paul would be classified as a bisexual because he is sexually attracted to both men and women.

The amygdala is a key brain structure in the emotional response of fear.

On average, women have a metabolic rate that is 3 to 5 percent lower than that of men.

Which of the following statements about gays and lesbians is FALSE?

Persistence is a characteristic of motivation that is demonstrated by the:

Drive theories cannot adequately explain behaviors directed toward increasing tension and physiological arousal.

Beyond the United States, there are very low rates of obesity in most countries (only about 100 million people meet the criteria of being clinically obese).

Studies of twins have shown that genetics contribute to homosexual orientation in:

Sexual orientation refers to whether a person is sexually attracted by members of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes.

If positive energy balance occurs, the hormone leptin will:

Motivated behavior is usually characterized by activation, persistence, and intensity.

The characteristic of motivation known as activation refers to the:

Bob has a spinal cord injury and very little physical sensation or movement below his shoulders, yet he experiences emotions just as intensely as before the accident that caused his injury. This finding poses a problem primarily for the:

A regulatory process called leptin resistance helps you maintain your baseline body weight.

The premise of _____theory is that optimal human functioning and growth throughout the lifespan is possible only if psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are met.

_____ theories of motivation claim that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.

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Exam 8: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

In his evolutionary theory of mate preferences, psychologist David Buss:

"Oh, man, that was awesome! Let's do it again!" Marcela said as she climbed out of the front roller coaster seat. Which category of motivational theories would best explain Marcela's behavior?

After Angela received her bachelor's degree, she gave her friends and family members a big hug and kiss. Angela is displaying the _____ component of her emotional state.

Paul would be classified as a bisexual because he is sexually attracted to both men and women.

The amygdala is a key brain structure in the emotional response of fear.

On average, women have a metabolic rate that is 3 to 5 percent lower than that of men.

Which of the following statements about gays and lesbians is FALSE?

Persistence is a characteristic of motivation that is demonstrated by the:

Drive theories cannot adequately explain behaviors directed toward increasing tension and physiological arousal.

Beyond the United States, there are very low rates of obesity in most countries (only about 100 million people meet the criteria of being clinically obese).

Studies of twins have shown that genetics contribute to homosexual orientation in:

Sexual orientation refers to whether a person is sexually attracted by members of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes.

If positive energy balance occurs, the hormone leptin will:

Motivated behavior is usually characterized by activation, persistence, and intensity.

The characteristic of motivation known as activation refers to the:

Bob has a spinal cord injury and very little physical sensation or movement below his shoulders, yet he experiences emotions just as intensely as before the accident that caused his injury. This finding poses a problem primarily for the:

A regulatory process called leptin resistance helps you maintain your baseline body weight.

The premise of _____theory is that optimal human functioning and growth throughout the lifespan is possible only if psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are met.

_____ theories of motivation claim that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.

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