Question 1

Use Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to discuss responses to disasters such as hurricanes in Florida or the tsunami in Southeast Asia.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory can b

Question 2

What is the correct sequence of events in emotional response according to the Cannon-Bard theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes 
B)  stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion 
C)  physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion 
D)  stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous) 
A)  stimulus --> emotion --> physiological changes 
B)  stimulus --> physiological changes --> emotion 
C)  physiological changes --> stimulus --> emotion 
D)  stimulus --> emotion AND physiological changes (simultaneous)

Question 3

Obesity is defined as the condition of having a body mass index over __________

Accepted Answer

A)  10. 
B)  20. 
C)  30. 
D)  40. 
A)  10. 
B)  20. 
C)  30. 
D)  40.

Question 4

Greg, a professional golfer, tends to "choke" on tough shots in "big" matches. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greg is likely past the optimal point of arousal. 
B)  Greg's arousal is low. 
C)  Greg's skills and arousal levels are well-matched. 
D)  Greg has questionable drive. 
A)  Greg is likely past the optimal point of arousal. 
B)  Greg's arousal is low. 
C)  Greg's skills and arousal levels are well-matched. 
D)  Greg has questionable drive.

Question 5

Jack, compared to most other people, appears to need a high level of arousal. He enjoys doing potentially life-threatening hobbies such as sky diving, swimming with sharks, and bungee jumping from bridges. Jack is likely to be (a) __________

Accepted Answer

A)  show off. 
B)  mentally unstable. 
C)  sensation seeker. 
D)  unhealthy. 
A)  show off. 
B)  mentally unstable. 
C)  sensation seeker. 
D)  unhealthy.

Question 6

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  drives 
B)  instincts 
C)  releasing behaviors 
D)  universal behaviors 
A)  drives 
B)  instincts 
C)  releasing behaviors 
D)  universal behaviors

Question 7

Most individuals with anorexia do poorly in school and are generally not very successful academically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the concept of the drive-reduction theory. Be sure to include information about a need, drive, primary drives, and homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

The drive-reduction theory is a psycholo

Question 9

__________ is the faithful and continued effort put forth in order to achieve a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistence 
B)  Intensity 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Activation 
A)  Persistence 
B)  Intensity 
C)  Orientation 
D)  Activation

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a change detected by a polygraph?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate 
B)  mood 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  respiration rate 
A)  heart rate 
B)  mood 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  respiration rate

Question 11

All of the following are hunger signals with the exception of __________

Accepted Answer

A)  blood glucose levels are low. 
B)  high levels of insulin in the blood. 
C)  stomach contractions. 
D)  CCK in the blood. 
A)  blood glucose levels are low. 
B)  high levels of insulin in the blood. 
C)  stomach contractions. 
D)  CCK in the blood.

Question 12

__________ uses up about one-third of your energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain activity 
B)  Physical activity 
C)  The digestive process 
D)  Emotional expression 
A)  Brain activity 
B)  Physical activity 
C)  The digestive process 
D)  Emotional expression

Question 13

Two-thirds of your energy intake is used up by __________

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional expression. 
B)  the maintenance processes that keep you alive. 
C)  the digestive process. 
D)  physical activity. 
A)  emotional expression. 
B)  the maintenance processes that keep you alive. 
C)  the digestive process. 
D)  physical activity.

Question 14

Dr. Robarg is an industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist. Which of the following would NOT be an area of interest for Dr. Robarg?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision making 
B)  psychotherapy with depressed workers 
C)  personnel selection, training and evaluation 
D)  the conditions that influence work motivation and job performance 
A)  decision making 
B)  psychotherapy with depressed workers 
C)  personnel selection, training and evaluation 
D)  the conditions that influence work motivation and job performance

Question 15

Seeing a snake, and then simultaneously running away from it and becoming frightened, is the sequence of events postulated by the James-Lange theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an outcome associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  amenorrhea 
B)  impaired heart function 
C)  sterility 
D)  swollen salivary glands 
A)  amenorrhea 
B)  impaired heart function 
C)  sterility 
D)  swollen salivary glands

Question 17

The part of the brain that seems to influence the emotion of fear is the __________

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus. 
B)  pons. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  thyroid gland. 
A)  thalamus. 
B)  pons. 
C)  amygdala. 
D)  thyroid gland.

Question 18

Ron would like to meet a woman and develop a romantic relationship. He joins several clubs at his college so he can meet people, especially potential romantic partners. He is in the __________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  activation 
B)  persistence 
C)  intensity 
D)  motivation 
A)  activation 
B)  persistence 
C)  intensity 
D)  motivation

Question 19

Norman has tried to stay below 173 pounds, but just can't seem to do it. He diets and exercises some, and his weight fluctuates, but it always goes back to around 173 pounds. This weight is Norman's __________

Accepted Answer

A)  set point. 
B)  metabolic rate. 
C)  genetic weight. 
D)  ideal weight. 
A)  set point. 
B)  metabolic rate. 
C)  genetic weight. 
D)  ideal weight.

Question 20

According to the facial-feedback hypothesis, when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy, it is most likely that __________

Accepted Answer

A)  he will begin to feel annoyed. 
B)  he will begin to feel angry. 
C)  his positive feelings will increase. 
D)  his reaction will depend on his age. 
A)  he will begin to feel annoyed. 
B)  he will begin to feel angry. 
C)  his positive feelings will increase. 
D)  his reaction will depend on his age.

Use Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to discuss responses to disasters such as hurricanes in Florida or the tsunami in Southeast Asia.

What is the correct sequence of events in emotional response according to the Cannon-Bard theory?

Obesity is defined as the condition of having a body mass index over __________

Greg, a professional golfer, tends to "choke" on tough shots in "big" matches. Which of the following statements is true?

Jack, compared to most other people, appears to need a high level of arousal. He enjoys doing potentially life-threatening hobbies such as sky diving, swimming with sharks, and bungee jumping from bridges. Jack is likely to be (a) __________

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

Most individuals with anorexia do poorly in school and are generally not very successful academically.

Explain the concept of the drive-reduction theory. Be sure to include information about a need, drive, primary drives, and homeostasis.

__________ is the faithful and continued effort put forth in order to achieve a goal.

Which of the following is NOT a change detected by a polygraph?

All of the following are hunger signals with the exception of __________

__________ uses up about one-third of your energy intake.

Two-thirds of your energy intake is used up by __________

Dr. Robarg is an industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist. Which of the following would NOT be an area of interest for Dr. Robarg?

Seeing a snake, and then simultaneously running away from it and becoming frightened, is the sequence of events postulated by the James-Lange theory.

Which of the following is NOT an outcome associated with anorexia nervosa?

The part of the brain that seems to influence the emotion of fear is the __________

Ron would like to meet a woman and develop a romantic relationship. He joins several clubs at his college so he can meet people, especially potential romantic partners. He is in the __________ phase.

Norman has tried to stay below 173 pounds, but just can't seem to do it. He diets and exercises some, and his weight fluctuates, but it always goes back to around 173 pounds. This weight is Norman's __________

According to the facial-feedback hypothesis, when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy, it is most likely that __________

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Use Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to discuss responses to disasters such as hurricanes in Florida or the tsunami in Southeast Asia.

What is the correct sequence of events in emotional response according to the Cannon-Bard theory?

Obesity is defined as the condition of having a body mass index over __________

Greg, a professional golfer, tends to "choke" on tough shots in "big" matches. Which of the following statements is true?

Jack, compared to most other people, appears to need a high level of arousal. He enjoys doing potentially life-threatening hobbies such as sky diving, swimming with sharks, and bungee jumping from bridges. Jack is likely to be (a) __________

What do we call biologically determined, innate patterns of behavior?

Most individuals with anorexia do poorly in school and are generally not very successful academically.

Explain the concept of the drive-reduction theory. Be sure to include information about a need, drive, primary drives, and homeostasis.

__________ is the faithful and continued effort put forth in order to achieve a goal.

Which of the following is NOT a change detected by a polygraph?

All of the following are hunger signals with the exception of __________

__________ uses up about one-third of your energy intake.

Two-thirds of your energy intake is used up by __________

Dr. Robarg is an industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologist. Which of the following would NOT be an area of interest for Dr. Robarg?

Seeing a snake, and then simultaneously running away from it and becoming frightened, is the sequence of events postulated by the James-Lange theory.

Which of the following is NOT an outcome associated with anorexia nervosa?

The part of the brain that seems to influence the emotion of fear is the __________

Ron would like to meet a woman and develop a romantic relationship. He joins several clubs at his college so he can meet people, especially potential romantic partners. He is in the __________ phase.

Norman has tried to stay below 173 pounds, but just can't seem to do it. He diets and exercises some, and his weight fluctuates, but it always goes back to around 173 pounds. This weight is Norman's __________

According to the facial-feedback hypothesis, when Noah complies with instructions to smile and look happy, it is most likely that __________

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

Human Sexuality and Gender

Health and Stress

Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

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