Question 1

The idea that muscles of the face send information to the brain and that this affects the emotion we feel is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Schachter's cognitive theory. 
B)  the James-Lange theory. 
C)  Darwin's facial expression theory. 
D)  the facial feedback hypothesis. 
A)  Schachter's cognitive theory. 
B)  the James-Lange theory. 
C)  Darwin's facial expression theory. 
D)  the facial feedback hypothesis.

Question 2

Cross-cultural similarities have been found in both the cognitive and physiological elements of emotional experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the factors that contribute to the development of obesity.

Accepted Answer

Obesity is the condition of being overwe

Question 4

Evidence regarding facial expression in different cultures suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  two-factor theory accounts for nonverbal behavior. 
B)  facial expression of emotion is to some extent innate. 
C)  emotions originate in the cortex. 
D)  learning is the major factor in explaining basic facial expressions. 
A)  two-factor theory accounts for nonverbal behavior. 
B)  facial expression of emotion is to some extent innate. 
C)  emotions originate in the cortex. 
D)  learning is the major factor in explaining basic facial expressions.

Question 5

Investigators interested in the role of the brain in regulation of hunger have identified that damage to the lateral hypothalamus leads animals to eat excessively and gain weight rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain four conclusions that can be drawn about the dynamics of happiness.

Accepted Answer

Research on happiness indicates that com

Question 7

Dylan is on a roller coaster that has just reached the top of the first climb and is starting to drop. Based on the James-Lange theory of emotions, Dylan should report

Accepted Answer

A)  "My racing heart must mean I'm terrified because everyone else is screaming." 
B)  "I feel terrified because my heart is racing." 
C)  "My heart is racing because I am terrified." 
D)  "The sight of the drop makes my heart race and it makes me feel terrified." 
A)  "My racing heart must mean I'm terrified because everyone else is screaming." 
B)  "I feel terrified because my heart is racing." 
C)  "My heart is racing because I am terrified." 
D)  "The sight of the drop makes my heart race and it makes me feel terrified."

Question 8

Compare and contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion, and explain how Schachter reconciled these conflicting views in his two-factor theory

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory of emotion holds

Question 9

Evolutionary theories of emotion show ____ agreement on the number of primary emotions they propose.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  little 
C)  considerable 
D)  complete 
A)  no 
B)  little 
C)  considerable 
D)  complete

Exam 20: Motivation and Emotion Part 2

The idea that muscles of the face send information to the brain and that this affects the emotion we feel is known as

Cross-cultural similarities have been found in both the cognitive and physiological elements of emotional experiences.

Discuss the factors that contribute to the development of obesity.

Evidence regarding facial expression in different cultures suggests that

Investigators interested in the role of the brain in regulation of hunger have identified that damage to the lateral hypothalamus leads animals to eat excessively and gain weight rapidly.

Explain four conclusions that can be drawn about the dynamics of happiness.

Dylan is on a roller coaster that has just reached the top of the first climb and is starting to drop. Based on the James-Lange theory of emotions, Dylan should report

Compare and contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion, and explain how Schachter reconciled these conflicting views in his two-factor theory

Evolutionary theories of emotion show ____ agreement on the number of primary emotions they propose.

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