Question 1

The statement, "We need to control cyberporn because it currently is unregulated," is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a weak analogy 
B)  a false dichotomy 
C)  irrelevant reasoning 
D)  circular reasoning 
A)  a weak analogy 
B)  a false dichotomy 
C)  irrelevant reasoning 
D)  circular reasoning D

Question 2

Schachter suggests that people rely on ____ cues to label their emotional states.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  external 
D)  internal 
A)  physiological 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  external 
D)  internal C

Question 3

Cross-cultural similarities exist in all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the categorization of different emotions 
B)  identification of basic emotions from facial expressions 
C)  the types of events that trigger specific emotions 
D)  the physiological arousal that accompanies emotion 
A)  the categorization of different emotions 
B)  identification of basic emotions from facial expressions 
C)  the types of events that trigger specific emotions 
D)  the physiological arousal that accompanies emotion A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of a socially disengaging emotion?.

Accepted Answer

A)  unfriendly feeling 
B)  anger 
C)  guilt 
D)  pride 
A)  unfriendly feeling 
B)  anger 
C)  guilt 
D)  pride

Question 5

It is Emilie's ninth birthday, and her parents have just brought out the biggest birthday present she has ever seen. Her eyes widen and her heart starts to race as she eagerly tears the wrappings off her gift. Based on the two-factor theory of emotion, Emilie should report

Accepted Answer

A)  "My racing pulse means I am happy because I interpret this as an enjoyable situation." 
B)  "My pulse is racing because I am happy." 
C)  "I feel happy because my pulse is racing." 
D)  "This huge present makes my pulse race and it makes me feel happy." 
A)  "My racing pulse means I am happy because I interpret this as an enjoyable situation." 
B)  "My pulse is racing because I am happy." 
C)  "I feel happy because my pulse is racing." 
D)  "This huge present makes my pulse race and it makes me feel happy."

Question 6

There is some evidence that people who place an especially strong emphasis on the pursuit of wealth and materialistic goals tend to be somewhat more successful and happy, compared to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotion results from an individuals perception of autonomic arousal whereas the James-Lange theory argues that emotions originates in subcortical areas of the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion suggests that we distinguish between the experience of different emotions on the basis of

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of behavior involved. 
B)  the type of bodily pattern involved. 
C)  our interpretation of the situation. 
D)  the emotional expression of others. 
A)  the type of behavior involved. 
B)  the type of bodily pattern involved. 
C)  our interpretation of the situation. 
D)  the emotional expression of others.

Question 9

Imagine that an individual has taken medication that has lowered his or her overall level of autonomic arousal. If this person reports less intense emotional experiences, it would provide some support for

Accepted Answer

A)  the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. 
B)  the common-sense view of emotion. 
C)  the facial feedback hypothesis. 
D)  the James-Lange theory of emotion. 
A)  the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. 
B)  the common-sense view of emotion. 
C)  the facial feedback hypothesis. 
D)  the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Question 10

According to evolutionary theory, the diversity of nonprimary emotions people experience results from

Accepted Answer

A)  the absence of specific primary emotions. 
B)  blends of primary emotions. 
C)  variations in intensity of primary emotions. 
D)  blends of and variations in intensity of primary emotions. 
A)  the absence of specific primary emotions. 
B)  blends of primary emotions. 
C)  variations in intensity of primary emotions. 
D)  blends of and variations in intensity of primary emotions.

Question 11

If you go to a party and force yourself to smile even though you are feeling a little depressed, there is a good chance that you will

Accepted Answer

A)  actually feel a little happier. 
B)  continue to feel depressed. 
C)  feel more depressed later. 
D)  fool everyone at the party except yourself. 
A)  actually feel a little happier. 
B)  continue to feel depressed. 
C)  feel more depressed later. 
D)  fool everyone at the party except yourself.

Question 12

The theory of emotion that proposes the conscious experience of emotion results from one's perception of autonomic arousal is the

Accepted Answer

A)  commonsense theory. 
B)  Cannon-Bard theory. 
C)  James-Lange theory. 
D)  facial-feedback theory. 
A)  commonsense theory. 
B)  Cannon-Bard theory. 
C)  James-Lange theory. 
D)  facial-feedback theory.

Question 13

Discuss the explanations for why recent research has found that mortality rates among people who are moderately overweight (BMI 25-29.9) are not elevated in today's population.

Accepted Answer

It is possible that improvements in the

Question 14

According to the evolutionary theories, men seek as partners women who

Accepted Answer

A)  are similar to them in important attitudes. 
B)  have a good sense of humor. 
C)  are beautiful, youthful, and in good health. 
D)  have good financial prospects. 
A)  are similar to them in important attitudes. 
B)  have a good sense of humor. 
C)  are beautiful, youthful, and in good health. 
D)  have good financial prospects.

Question 15

Alfred Kinsey and other psychologists have concluded that it is more accurate to view sexual orientation on a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alfred Kinsey and other psychologists have concluded...

Question 16

According to the James-Lange theory, people look to ____ cues to differentiate and label their emotions; according to Schachter, people look to ____ cues to differentiate and label their emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological; situational 
B)  physiological; physiological 
C)  situational; physiological 
D)  situational; situational 
A)  physiological; situational 
B)  physiological; physiological 
C)  situational; physiological 
D)  situational; situational

Question 17

The common fallacy of ____ occurs when a premise and conclusion are simply restatements of each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  false dichotomy 
B)  circular reasoning 
C)  slippery slope 
D)  non sequitur 
A)  false dichotomy 
B)  circular reasoning 
C)  slippery slope 
D)  non sequitur

Question 18

Which of the following variables would be considered the BEST predictor of happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  money 
B)  health 
C)  personality 
D)  intelligence 
A)  money 
B)  health 
C)  personality 
D)  intelligence

Question 19

People have a limited number of biological needs, and people all over the world share the same basic biological motives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid. Which of the following explanations BEST represents evolutionary theories of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm shaking because I'm afraid." 
B)  "I'm afraid because I'm shaking." 
C)  "My shaking must be due to fear, since my house is on fire." 
D)  "My fear is a built-in, primary reaction to a dangerous situation." 
A)  "I'm shaking because I'm afraid." 
B)  "I'm afraid because I'm shaking." 
C)  "My shaking must be due to fear, since my house is on fire." 
D)  "My fear is a built-in, primary reaction to a dangerous situation."

Exam 20: Motivation and Emotion Part 2

The statement, "We need to control cyberporn because it currently is unregulated," is an example of which of the following?

Schachter suggests that people rely on ____ cues to label their emotional states.

Cross-cultural similarities exist in all EXCEPT which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a socially disengaging emotion?.

It is Emilie's ninth birthday, and her parents have just brought out the biggest birthday present she has ever seen. Her eyes widen and her heart starts to race as she eagerly tears the wrappings off her gift. Based on the two-factor theory of emotion, Emilie should report

There is some evidence that people who place an especially strong emphasis on the pursuit of wealth and materialistic goals tend to be somewhat more successful and happy, compared to others.

The Cannon-Bard theory proposes that emotion results from an individuals perception of autonomic arousal whereas the James-Lange theory argues that emotions originates in subcortical areas of the brain.

Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion suggests that we distinguish between the experience of different emotions on the basis of

Imagine that an individual has taken medication that has lowered his or her overall level of autonomic arousal. If this person reports less intense emotional experiences, it would provide some support for

According to evolutionary theory, the diversity of nonprimary emotions people experience results from

If you go to a party and force yourself to smile even though you are feeling a little depressed, there is a good chance that you will

The theory of emotion that proposes the conscious experience of emotion results from one's perception of autonomic arousal is the

Discuss the explanations for why recent research has found that mortality rates among people who are moderately overweight (BMI 25-29.9) are not elevated in today's population.

According to the evolutionary theories, men seek as partners women who

Alfred Kinsey and other psychologists have concluded that it is more accurate to view sexual orientation on a(n) ____________________.

According to the James-Lange theory, people look to ____ cues to differentiate and label their emotions; according to Schachter, people look to ____ cues to differentiate and label their emotions.

The common fallacy of ____ occurs when a premise and conclusion are simply restatements of each other.

Which of the following variables would be considered the BEST predictor of happiness?

People have a limited number of biological needs, and people all over the world share the same basic biological motives.

Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid. Which of the following explanations BEST represents evolutionary theories of emotion?

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