Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be considered an environmental factor in the regulation of hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  hormonal fluctuations 
C)  food-related cues 
D)  learned preferences and habits 
A)  stress 
B)  hormonal fluctuations 
C)  food-related cues 
D)  learned preferences and habits

Question 2

Which of the following statements BEST reflects the current view regarding the role of leptin in hunger regulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of leptin in the bloodstream tends to increase feelings of hunger. 
B)  leptin levels apparently regulate the hunger centers located in the stomach. 
C)  when leptin levels are high, the propensity to feel hungry diminishes. 
D)  an excessive amount of leptin in the brain has been associated with obesity in rats. 
A)  the presence of leptin in the bloodstream tends to increase feelings of hunger. 
B)  leptin levels apparently regulate the hunger centers located in the stomach. 
C)  when leptin levels are high, the propensity to feel hungry diminishes. 
D)  an excessive amount of leptin in the brain has been associated with obesity in rats.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  perceptual 
D)  physiological 
A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  perceptual 
D)  physiological

Question 4

Homeostasis is a state of

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological stability. 
B)  physiological instability. 
C)  psychological stability. 
D)  psychological instability. 
A)  physiological stability. 
B)  physiological instability. 
C)  psychological stability. 
D)  psychological instability.

Question 5

A bonus of $100.00 for completing a work assignment before a deadline is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an incentive. 
B)  a reward. 
C)  drive reduction. 
D)  a motive. 
A)  an incentive. 
B)  a reward. 
C)  drive reduction. 
D)  a motive.

Question 6

The type of erotic material that depicts violence against women and may result in an increase in aggressive behavior toward women is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive pornography. 
B)  hate pornography. 
C)  hard-core pornography. 
D)  soft-core pornography. 
A)  aggressive pornography. 
B)  hate pornography. 
C)  hard-core pornography. 
D)  soft-core pornography.

Question 7

A person who seeks emotional-sexual relationships with members of the same sex is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexual. 
B)  homosexual. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  monogamous. 
A)  heterosexual. 
B)  homosexual. 
C)  bisexual. 
D)  monogamous.

Question 8

Pat's sexual arousal just reached its peak intensity and was discharged in a series of muscular contractions that pulsated through the pelvic area. Pat just experienced the ____ phase of the human sexual response.

Accepted Answer

A)  peak 
B)  orgasm 
C)  plateau 
D)  resolution 
A)  peak 
B)  orgasm 
C)  plateau 
D)  resolution

Question 9

Darren has recently been viewing sexually explicit films several times a week. It is MOST likely that Darren might

Accepted Answer

A)  become more satisfied with his sexual partner's appearance and behavior. 
B)  develop more conservative attitudes about sexual practices. 
C)  become dissatisfied with his own sexual interactions. 
D)  commit a sexual offense. 
A)  become more satisfied with his sexual partner's appearance and behavior. 
B)  develop more conservative attitudes about sexual practices. 
C)  become dissatisfied with his own sexual interactions. 
D)  commit a sexual offense.

Question 10

Assume a woman is sexually submissive. Based on research, you would predict this will

Accepted Answer

A)  enhance her sexual arousal. 
B)  decrease her sexual arousal. 
C)  enhance the sexual arousal of her male partner. 
D)  decrease the sexual arousal of her male partner. 
A)  enhance her sexual arousal. 
B)  decrease her sexual arousal. 
C)  enhance the sexual arousal of her male partner. 
D)  decrease the sexual arousal of her male partner.

Question 11

Research into gender differences in sexual behavior shows that, in comparison to women, men show ____ interest in sexual activity and ____ willingness to engage in uncommitted sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  less; more 
B)  more; less 
C)  less; less 
D)  more; more 
A)  less; more 
B)  more; less 
C)  less; less 
D)  more; more

Question 12

An internal state of tension that motivates an organism to engage in activities that should reduce this tension defines

Accepted Answer

A)  motive. 
B)  incentive. 
C)  drive. 
D)  emotion. 
A)  motive. 
B)  incentive. 
C)  drive. 
D)  emotion.

Question 13

Which of the following effects has NOT been supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Viewing erotic materials tends to cause sex crimes. 
B)  Viewing erotic materials changes ones attitudes to be more liberal about sexual practices. 
C)  Viewing erotic materials may make some people dissatisfied with their own sexual interactions. 
D)  Viewing erotic materials elevates the likelihood of overt sexual activity for a few hours immediately after the exposure. 
A)  Viewing erotic materials tends to cause sex crimes. 
B)  Viewing erotic materials changes ones attitudes to be more liberal about sexual practices. 
C)  Viewing erotic materials may make some people dissatisfied with their own sexual interactions. 
D)  Viewing erotic materials elevates the likelihood of overt sexual activity for a few hours immediately after the exposure.

Question 14

According to Atkinson's expectancy-value model, the pursuit of achievement increases as the probability of success ____, and the incentive value of success ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases; decreases 
B)  increases; increases 
C)  decreases; increases 
D)  decreases; decreases 
A)  increases; decreases 
B)  increases; increases 
C)  decreases; increases 
D)  decreases; decreases

Question 15

An external goal that has the capacity to motivate behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  a motive. 
B)  a drive. 
C)  an incentive. 
D)  a need. 
A)  a motive. 
B)  a drive. 
C)  an incentive. 
D)  a need.

Question 16

The ____ component of an emotion refers to the bodily arousal of that emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  physiological 
C)  affective 
D)  behavioral 
A)  cognitive 
B)  physiological 
C)  affective 
D)  behavioral

Question 17

Which of the following statements concerning the orgasm phase of the human sexual response is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  the subjective experience of orgasm is very similar for men and women 
B)  women are more likely than men to engage in intercourse without experiencing an orgasm 
C)  women are less likely than men to be multiorgasmic 
D)  in men, ejaculation of semen occurs during orgasm 
A)  the subjective experience of orgasm is very similar for men and women 
B)  women are more likely than men to engage in intercourse without experiencing an orgasm 
C)  women are less likely than men to be multiorgasmic 
D)  in men, ejaculation of semen occurs during orgasm

Question 18

As Christine is watching the climax of a horror movie, all at once she is frightened, nervous, and excited. Her behavior reflects the ____ component of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  perceptual 
D)  physiological 
A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  perceptual 
D)  physiological

Question 19

When Harvey was a child the only time he ate turnips was when he was at his grandmother's house for Christmas dinner. Now, as an adult, Harvey loves the taste of turnips because he associates them with Christmas at his grandmother's house. In this example, Harvey's preference for the taste of turnips could best be explained using principles of

Accepted Answer

A)  observational learning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  homeostatic conditioning. 
D)  genetic predispositions. 
A)  observational learning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  homeostatic conditioning. 
D)  genetic predispositions.

Question 20

When you are engaging in goal-directed behavior, you may be BEST described as experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  drive reduction. 
B)  an incentive. 
C)  emotion. 
D)  motivation. 
A)  drive reduction. 
B)  an incentive. 
C)  emotion. 
D)  motivation.

Exam 19: Motivation and Emotion Part 1

Which of the following would NOT be considered an environmental factor in the regulation of hunger?

Which of the following statements BEST reflects the current view regarding the role of leptin in hunger regulation?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of emotion?

Homeostasis is a state of

A bonus of $100.00 for completing a work assignment before a deadline is an example of

The type of erotic material that depicts violence against women and may result in an increase in aggressive behavior toward women is referred to as

A person who seeks emotional-sexual relationships with members of the same sex is referred to as

Pat's sexual arousal just reached its peak intensity and was discharged in a series of muscular contractions that pulsated through the pelvic area. Pat just experienced the ____ phase of the human sexual response.

Darren has recently been viewing sexually explicit films several times a week. It is MOST likely that Darren might

Assume a woman is sexually submissive. Based on research, you would predict this will

Research into gender differences in sexual behavior shows that, in comparison to women, men show ____ interest in sexual activity and ____ willingness to engage in uncommitted sex.

An internal state of tension that motivates an organism to engage in activities that should reduce this tension defines

Which of the following effects has NOT been supported by research?

According to Atkinson's expectancy-value model, the pursuit of achievement increases as the probability of success ____, and the incentive value of success ____.

An external goal that has the capacity to motivate behavior is

The ____ component of an emotion refers to the bodily arousal of that emotion.

Which of the following statements concerning the orgasm phase of the human sexual response is NOT correct?

As Christine is watching the climax of a horror movie, all at once she is frightened, nervous, and excited. Her behavior reflects the ____ component of emotion.

When you are engaging in goal-directed behavior, you may be BEST described as experiencing

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