Question 1

Define anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are both ea

Question 2

The need for __________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement 
B)  power 
C)  motivation 
D)  emotion 
A)  achievement 
B)  power 
C)  motivation 
D)  emotion

Question 3

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity __________

Accepted Answer

A)  for external rewards. 
B)  for its own sake. 
C)  to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation. 
D)  in order to be judged favorably by others . 
A)  for external rewards. 
B)  for its own sake. 
C)  to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation. 
D)  in order to be judged favorably by others .

Question 4

__________ help design behavior modification techniques to increase job performance and productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivational therapists 
B)  Human performance managers 
C)  Cognitive psychologists 
D)  Industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists 
A)  Motivational therapists 
B)  Human performance managers 
C)  Cognitive psychologists 
D)  Industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists

Question 5

One of the problems associated with asthma is that once patients experience difficulty breathing, they often make their symptoms worse by concentrating on them and/or worrying about them. Consequently, many doctors include relaxation exercises as part of a treatment program to prevent patients from making their asthmatic reactions worse. This example of how our awareness of physiological changes can influence or even cause subsequent emotions is most supportive of which of the following theories of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plutchik 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  Yerkes-Dodson 
A)  Plutchik 
B)  Cannon-Bard 
C)  James-Lange 
D)  Yerkes-Dodson

Question 6

Thirst, sexual desire, and hunger are examples of __________ drives.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  reduction 
C)  secondary 
D)  internalized 
A)  primary 
B)  reduction 
C)  secondary 
D)  internalized

Question 7

Briefly describe the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory of emotion is a p

Question 8

According to the text, emotion influences thought in that the emotion of __________ increases our perception of risk while the emotion of __________ reduces our perception of risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  fear; anger 
B)  anger; fear 
C)  anxiety; depression 
D)  surprise; diust 
A)  fear; anger 
B)  anger; fear 
C)  anxiety; depression 
D)  surprise; diust

Question 9

In arousal theory, people are said to have a (an) __________ level of tension.

Accepted Answer

A)  ultimate 
B)  lower 
C)  optimal 
D)  high 
A)  ultimate 
B)  lower 
C)  optimal 
D)  high

Question 10

List and briefly describe the three elements of emotion.

Accepted Answer

The three elements of emotion are typica

Question 11

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange theory 
C)  Schachter-Singer theory 
D)  commonsense view of emotions 
A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange theory 
C)  Schachter-Singer theory 
D)  commonsense view of emotions

Question 12

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy, self-actualization is the need that must be met first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

This theory maintains that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of alertness.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive theory 
B)  instinct theory 
C)  arousal theory 
D)  stimulus theory 
A)  drive theory 
B)  instinct theory 
C)  arousal theory 
D)  stimulus theory

Question 14

Physical arousal has to be interpreted cognitively before it is experienced as a specific emotion, according to __________

Accepted Answer

A)  Plutchik. 
B)  the James-Lange theory. 
C)  the Cannon-Bard theory. 
D)  Schachter and Singer. 
A)  Plutchik. 
B)  the James-Lange theory. 
C)  the Cannon-Bard theory. 
D)  Schachter and Singer.

Question 15

Which hormone is produced by fat tissues in the body and serves to relay information about nutrition to the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholecystokinin 
B)  leptin 
C)  glucose 
D)  insulin 
A)  cholecystokinin 
B)  leptin 
C)  glucose 
D)  insulin

Question 16

Students who study hard because they find the subject interesting are driven by __________

Accepted Answer

A)  drive motivation. 
B)  instinctive motivation. 
C)  extrinsic motivation. 
D)  intrinsic motivation. 
A)  drive motivation. 
B)  instinctive motivation. 
C)  extrinsic motivation. 
D)  intrinsic motivation.

Question 17

Take three of the four presented theories of emotion and apply them to one emotional event in your life. Be specific about the event and make clear connections to the theoretical assumptions.

Accepted Answer

One emotional event in my life was when

Question 18

The __________ theory of emotion states that the experience of emotion occurs simultaneously with biological changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange 
C)  Plutchik's 
D)  Schachter and Singer's 
A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange 
C)  Plutchik's 
D)  Schachter and Singer's

Question 19

Meghan just ate a very salty pretzel. Meghan's thirst is the result of __________

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration. 
B)  extracellular thirst. 
C)  intracellular thirst. 
D)  intercellular thirst. 
A)  dehydration. 
B)  extracellular thirst. 
C)  intracellular thirst. 
D)  intercellular thirst.

Question 20

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in __________

Accepted Answer

A)  safety. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  belongingness. 
D)  self-actualization. 
A)  safety. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  belongingness. 
D)  self-actualization.

Define anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

The need for __________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity __________

__________ help design behavior modification techniques to increase job performance and productivity.

Thirst, sexual desire, and hunger are examples of __________ drives.

Briefly describe the James-Lange theory of emotion.

According to the text, emotion influences thought in that the emotion of increases our perception of risk while the emotion of reduces our perception of risk.

In arousal theory, people are said to have a (an) __________ level of tension.

List and briefly describe the three elements of emotion.

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy, self-actualization is the need that must be met first.

This theory maintains that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of alertness.

Physical arousal has to be interpreted cognitively before it is experienced as a specific emotion, according to __________

Which hormone is produced by fat tissues in the body and serves to relay information about nutrition to the hypothalamus?

Students who study hard because they find the subject interesting are driven by __________

Take three of the four presented theories of emotion and apply them to one emotional event in your life. Be specific about the event and make clear connections to the theoretical assumptions.

The __________ theory of emotion states that the experience of emotion occurs simultaneously with biological changes.

Meghan just ate a very salty pretzel. Meghan's thirst is the result of __________

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in __________

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Define anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

The need for __________ involves a strong desire to succeed in attaining goals.

Intrinsic motivation is one that propels a person to pursue an activity __________

__________ help design behavior modification techniques to increase job performance and productivity.

Thirst, sexual desire, and hunger are examples of __________ drives.

Briefly describe the James-Lange theory of emotion.

According to the text, emotion influences thought in that the emotion of __________ increases our perception of risk while the emotion of __________ reduces our perception of risk.

In arousal theory, people are said to have a (an) __________ level of tension.

List and briefly describe the three elements of emotion.

Which theory states that a stimulus triggers physiological changes that produce emotion?

According to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy, self-actualization is the need that must be met first.

This theory maintains that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of alertness.

Physical arousal has to be interpreted cognitively before it is experienced as a specific emotion, according to __________

Which hormone is produced by fat tissues in the body and serves to relay information about nutrition to the hypothalamus?

Students who study hard because they find the subject interesting are driven by __________

Take three of the four presented theories of emotion and apply them to one emotional event in your life. Be specific about the event and make clear connections to the theoretical assumptions.

The __________ theory of emotion states that the experience of emotion occurs simultaneously with biological changes.

Meghan just ate a very salty pretzel. Meghan's thirst is the result of __________

According to Abraham Maslow, developing one's potential to its fullest extent results in __________

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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According to the text, emotion influences thought in that the emotion of increases our perception of risk while the emotion of reduces our perception of risk.