Question 1

Jonas was anxious about his upcoming wedding. According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, what structure relays information about an event to the sympathetic nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior cingulate cortex 
B)  frontal cortex 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebellum 
E)  none of these 
A)  anterior cingulate cortex 
B)  frontal cortex 
C)  thalamus 
D)  cerebellum 
E)  none of these

Question 2

All of the following are examples of daily hassles EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  death of a loved one 
B)  work stress 
C)  childcare responsibilities 
D)  traffic 
A)  death of a loved one 
B)  work stress 
C)  childcare responsibilities 
D)  traffic

Question 3

What emotional response is associated with clenched teeth and furrowed eye brows?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frustration 
B)  Happiness 
C)  Sadness 
D)  Anger 
A)  Frustration 
B)  Happiness 
C)  Sadness 
D)  Anger

Question 4

What division of the human nervous system is responsible for returning the body to a normal state?

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral nervous system 
B)  central nervous system 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  autonomic nervous system 
E)  sympathetic nervous system 
A)  peripheral nervous system 
B)  central nervous system 
C)  parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  autonomic nervous system 
E)  sympathetic nervous system

Question 5

Shifts in life circumstances that require adjustment are referred to as life __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shifts in life circumstances that require adjustment...

Question 6

Amanda participated in a study in which she was asked to describe her reactions to a short film using words that describe emotions such as cheerful, angry, and timid. What approach was being used to measure her emotional experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral displays 
B)  Self-report 
C)  Associative learning 
D)  Physiological reactions 
A)  Behavioral displays 
B)  Self-report 
C)  Associative learning 
D)  Physiological reactions

Question 7

Provide 2 examples of events that could lead to posttraumatic stress disorder.

Accepted Answer

Violent assault, nat

Question 8

Describe characteristics of the masculine display rules of emotion.

Accepted Answer

Positive emotions sh

Question 9

Which of the following people is experiencing an approach-approach conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morgan, who can't decide whether to go out with friends or stay home and study for tomorrow's test. 
B)  Brian, who would like to go out with friends, but is low on cash. 
C)  Tiffany, who doesn't want to study, but is afraid of failing her exam. 
D)  Carol, who wants to go out with her best friend, but wishes her friend's obnoxious boyfriend weren't coming along. 
A)  Morgan, who can't decide whether to go out with friends or stay home and study for tomorrow's test. 
B)  Brian, who would like to go out with friends, but is low on cash. 
C)  Tiffany, who doesn't want to study, but is afraid of failing her exam. 
D)  Carol, who wants to go out with her best friend, but wishes her friend's obnoxious boyfriend weren't coming along.

Question 10

Psychologists have identified a number of different types of stress experiences. Which of the following is one of those types of stress experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensitization 
B)  Frustration 
C)  Happiness 
D)  Automatic 
A)  Sensitization 
B)  Frustration 
C)  Happiness 
D)  Automatic

Question 11

EWhat psychological disorder might be due to extreme dysregulation where efforts to bring order manifest themselves through impulsivity or self-mutilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality 
B)  alexithymia 
C)  depression 
D)  anxiety 
E)  borderline personality disorder 
A)  antisocial personality 
B)  alexithymia 
C)  depression 
D)  anxiety 
E)  borderline personality disorder

Question 12

Basic differences in autonomic __________ may cause some people to experience stress reactions more often and more intensely than other people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Basic differences in autonomic __________ may cause...

Question 13

Madison was asked to the prom by Terrance and Julius. She experienced difficulty deciding which date to accept because she liked both of these young men. Which type of conflict is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance-avoidance 
B)  Approach-avoidance 
C)  Approach-approach 
D)  Pressure 
A)  Avoidance-avoidance 
B)  Approach-avoidance 
C)  Approach-approach 
D)  Pressure

Question 14

Which of the following is FALSE about emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

A)  It sometimes includes cognitive reappraisal. 
B)  It may include changing the way we feel about a stressor. 
C)  It is more appropriate in some situations than problem-focused coping. 
D)  It involves dealing directly with the stressor to reduce its effects. 
A)  It sometimes includes cognitive reappraisal. 
B)  It may include changing the way we feel about a stressor. 
C)  It is more appropriate in some situations than problem-focused coping. 
D)  It involves dealing directly with the stressor to reduce its effects.

Question 15

Joey wanted to know how he could enhance his positive emotions thereby making life more enjoyable. What new area of psychology should he research?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive psychology 
B)  clinical psychology 
C)  behaviorist psychologist 
D)  happy psychology 
A)  positive psychology 
B)  clinical psychology 
C)  behaviorist psychologist 
D)  happy psychology

Question 16

What types of stimuli did Lazarus use when studying emotional response?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What types of stimuli did Lazarus use...

Question 17

What bodily system identifies and destroys foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What bodily system identifies and destroys foreign...

Question 18

Jesse;s house burned, and he has lost most of his possessions. He says "nobody was hurt, and stuff can be replaced." Jesse has

Accepted Answer

A)  low autonomic reactivity. 
B)  an optimistic explanatory style. 
C)  a type B personality. 
D)  a type C personality. 
A)  low autonomic reactivity. 
B)  an optimistic explanatory style. 
C)  a type B personality. 
D)  a type C personality.

Question 19

While listening to a news story about the ongoing government efforts in the Middle East, Amelia frowned and slumped her shoulders. What emotion was she expressing?

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  wit 
C)  frustration 
D)  sadness 
E)  happiness 
A)  anger 
B)  wit 
C)  frustration 
D)  sadness 
E)  happiness

Question 20

A physiological measure of emotion that collects data on muscle contractions in the face is known as facial __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A physiological measure of emotion that collects...

Jonas was anxious about his upcoming wedding. According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, what structure relays information about an event to the sympathetic nervous system?

All of the following are examples of daily hassles EXCEPT

What emotional response is associated with clenched teeth and furrowed eye brows?

What division of the human nervous system is responsible for returning the body to a normal state?

Shifts in life circumstances that require adjustment are referred to as life __________.

Amanda participated in a study in which she was asked to describe her reactions to a short film using words that describe emotions such as cheerful, angry, and timid. What approach was being used to measure her emotional experience?

Provide 2 examples of events that could lead to posttraumatic stress disorder.

Describe characteristics of the masculine display rules of emotion.

Which of the following people is experiencing an approach-approach conflict?

Psychologists have identified a number of different types of stress experiences. Which of the following is one of those types of stress experiences?

EWhat psychological disorder might be due to extreme dysregulation where efforts to bring order manifest themselves through impulsivity or self-mutilation?

Basic differences in autonomic __________ may cause some people to experience stress reactions more often and more intensely than other people.

Madison was asked to the prom by Terrance and Julius. She experienced difficulty deciding which date to accept because she liked both of these young men. Which type of conflict is this an example of?

Which of the following is FALSE about emotion-focused coping?

Joey wanted to know how he could enhance his positive emotions thereby making life more enjoyable. What new area of psychology should he research?

What types of stimuli did Lazarus use when studying emotional response?

What bodily system identifies and destroys foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses?

Jesse;s house burned, and he has lost most of his possessions. He says "nobody was hurt, and stuff can be replaced." Jesse has

While listening to a news story about the ongoing government efforts in the Middle East, Amelia frowned and slumped her shoulders. What emotion was she expressing?

A physiological measure of emotion that collects data on muscle contractions in the face is known as facial __________.

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Exam 12: Emotion

Jonas was anxious about his upcoming wedding. According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, what structure relays information about an event to the sympathetic nervous system?

All of the following are examples of daily hassles EXCEPT

What emotional response is associated with clenched teeth and furrowed eye brows?

What division of the human nervous system is responsible for returning the body to a normal state?

Shifts in life circumstances that require adjustment are referred to as life __________.

Amanda participated in a study in which she was asked to describe her reactions to a short film using words that describe emotions such as cheerful, angry, and timid. What approach was being used to measure her emotional experience?

Provide 2 examples of events that could lead to posttraumatic stress disorder.

Describe characteristics of the masculine display rules of emotion.

Which of the following people is experiencing an approach-approach conflict?

Psychologists have identified a number of different types of stress experiences. Which of the following is one of those types of stress experiences?

EWhat psychological disorder might be due to extreme dysregulation where efforts to bring order manifest themselves through impulsivity or self-mutilation?

Basic differences in autonomic __________ may cause some people to experience stress reactions more often and more intensely than other people.

Madison was asked to the prom by Terrance and Julius. She experienced difficulty deciding which date to accept because she liked both of these young men. Which type of conflict is this an example of?

Which of the following is FALSE about emotion-focused coping?

Joey wanted to know how he could enhance his positive emotions thereby making life more enjoyable. What new area of psychology should he research?

What types of stimuli did Lazarus use when studying emotional response?

What bodily system identifies and destroys foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses?

Jesse;s house burned, and he has lost most of his possessions. He says "nobody was hurt, and stuff can be replaced." Jesse has

While listening to a news story about the ongoing government efforts in the Middle East, Amelia frowned and slumped her shoulders. What emotion was she expressing?

A physiological measure of emotion that collects data on muscle contractions in the face is known as facial __________.

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

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Motivation

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