Question 1

According to the text, some researchers claim that negative sensations are experienced when people are

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A)  overaroused. 
B)  either underaroused or overaroused. 
C)  underaroused. 
D)  at optimal arousal. 
A)  overaroused. 
B)  either underaroused or overaroused. 
C)  underaroused. 
D)  at optimal arousal.

Question 2

The James-Lange theory of emotion tells us that Harry feels angry because

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A)  his heart is pounding and his mouth is dry. 
B)  an area in his visual cortex has been activated. 
C)  he has just seen someone put a dent in his new car. 
D)  an excitatory neurotransmitter has been released. 
A)  his heart is pounding and his mouth is dry. 
B)  an area in his visual cortex has been activated. 
C)  he has just seen someone put a dent in his new car. 
D)  an excitatory neurotransmitter has been released.

Question 3

Intrinsic motivation is learned while extrinsic motivation is instinctual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

While taking a psychology exam, Millie got up and shut the classroom door because of some noisy students in the hall. Which theory explains Millie's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  homeostasis 
B)  arousal theory 
C)  instinct theory 
D)  intrinsic motivation 
A)  homeostasis 
B)  arousal theory 
C)  instinct theory 
D)  intrinsic motivation

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the six styles of love identified by John Alan Lee?

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A)  romantic 
B)  friendly 
C)  possessive 
D)  attachment 
A)  romantic 
B)  friendly 
C)  possessive 
D)  attachment

Question 6

Compared to those with a lower metabolic rate, persons with higher metabolic rates

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A)  gain much more weight eating the same amount of food. 
B)  can eat much more without gaining weight. 
C)  are more prone to obesity. 
D)  have probably been dieting for longer periods. 
A)  gain much more weight eating the same amount of food. 
B)  can eat much more without gaining weight. 
C)  are more prone to obesity. 
D)  have probably been dieting for longer periods.

Question 7

The fact that emotions communicate a message instantly and reliably, while important to most of the following, is crucial to

Accepted Answer

A)  the contagious quality of emotions. 
B)  the ability of emotions to motivate others. 
C)  the ability of emotions to release excess energy. 
D)  the survival value of the emotional communication. 
A)  the contagious quality of emotions. 
B)  the ability of emotions to motivate others. 
C)  the ability of emotions to release excess energy. 
D)  the survival value of the emotional communication.

Question 8

Which of the following is the highest need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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A)  physiological needs 
B)  belonging and love needs 
C)  esteem needs 
D)  the need for self-actualization 
A)  physiological needs 
B)  belonging and love needs 
C)  esteem needs 
D)  the need for self-actualization

Question 9

Which of the following is not suggested in the instinct theory of motivation?

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A)  The motivation is shared by all members of the species. 
B)  Motivation is unlearned. 
C)  Motivation develops shortly after birth. 
D)  Motivation is innate. 
A)  The motivation is shared by all members of the species. 
B)  Motivation is unlearned. 
C)  Motivation develops shortly after birth. 
D)  Motivation is innate.

Question 10

Which of the following views suggests that our biological needs give rise to unpleasant states of tension or arousal that push us into action?

Accepted Answer

A)  instinct theory 
B)  expectancy theory 
C)  affiliation theory 
D)  drive-reduction theory 
A)  instinct theory 
B)  expectancy theory 
C)  affiliation theory 
D)  drive-reduction theory

Question 11

How does Maslow's hierarchy of needs explain motivation?

Accepted Answer

Once our physiological needs for water,

Question 12

Drive-reduction theory assumes that we usually eat to reduce or eliminate

Accepted Answer

A)  unpleasant sensations. 
B)  demands of external stimuli. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  the thought of food from our minds. 
A)  unpleasant sensations. 
B)  demands of external stimuli. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  the thought of food from our minds.

Question 13

Working in order to gain a reward is an example of extrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sid has recently begun dieting to lose weight. He has significantly reduced his caloric intake, but has not changed his activity level. According to set-point theory, what might we expect to happen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sid's appetite will increase and his metabolic rate will decrease to help maintain his current weight. 
B)  Sid will begin to lose fat cells, which will make it more difficult to gain weight in the future. 
C)  Sid's appetite will increase, but his metabolic rate will increase as well, promoting gradual weight loss. 
D)  Sid's appetite will decrease, and his metabolic rate will increase. 
A)  Sid's appetite will increase and his metabolic rate will decrease to help maintain his current weight. 
B)  Sid will begin to lose fat cells, which will make it more difficult to gain weight in the future. 
C)  Sid's appetite will increase, but his metabolic rate will increase as well, promoting gradual weight loss. 
D)  Sid's appetite will decrease, and his metabolic rate will increase.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an external influence for humans feeling hungry?

Accepted Answer

A)  the hands of the clock 
B)  thinking about food 
C)  the company of other people eating 
D)  sight and smell of food 
A)  the hands of the clock 
B)  thinking about food 
C)  the company of other people eating 
D)  sight and smell of food

Question 16

One type of thirst develops from a loss of fluid from the body tissues, which can be caused by all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  bleeding. 
D)  salty food. 
A)  diarrhea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  bleeding. 
D)  salty food.

Question 17

How does the body tell us we are hungry and full?

Accepted Answer

Biological hunger signals are stomach co

Question 18

The idea that a happy, sad, or angry face can actually trigger the physiological response and feeling associated with the emotion is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  facial-expression theory. 
B)  facial-feedback hypothesis. 
C)  emotion-production theory. 
D)  emotion-control theory. 
A)  facial-expression theory. 
B)  facial-feedback hypothesis. 
C)  emotion-production theory. 
D)  emotion-control theory.

Question 19

As you began taking this exam, your mouth became dry, your hands began to sweat, and your heart rate increased. Only after noticing your arousal did you realize that you were anxious. This example is consistent with the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Compare and contrast the following theories of emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer and Lazarus.

Accepted Answer

It is important in comparing the James-L

According to the text, some researchers claim that negative sensations are experienced when people are

The James-Lange theory of emotion tells us that Harry feels angry because

Intrinsic motivation is learned while extrinsic motivation is instinctual.

While taking a psychology exam, Millie got up and shut the classroom door because of some noisy students in the hall. Which theory explains Millie's behaviour?

Which of the following is not one of the six styles of love identified by John Alan Lee?

Compared to those with a lower metabolic rate, persons with higher metabolic rates

The fact that emotions communicate a message instantly and reliably, while important to most of the following, is crucial to

Which of the following is the highest need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Which of the following is not suggested in the instinct theory of motivation?

Which of the following views suggests that our biological needs give rise to unpleasant states of tension or arousal that push us into action?

How does Maslow's hierarchy of needs explain motivation?

Drive-reduction theory assumes that we usually eat to reduce or eliminate

Working in order to gain a reward is an example of extrinsic motivation.

Sid has recently begun dieting to lose weight. He has significantly reduced his caloric intake, but has not changed his activity level. According to set-point theory, what might we expect to happen?

Which of the following is not an external influence for humans feeling hungry?

One type of thirst develops from a loss of fluid from the body tissues, which can be caused by all of the following, except

How does the body tell us we are hungry and full?

The idea that a happy, sad, or angry face can actually trigger the physiological response and feeling associated with the emotion is called the

As you began taking this exam, your mouth became dry, your hands began to sweat, and your heart rate increased. Only after noticing your arousal did you realize that you were anxious. This example is consistent with the

Compare and contrast the following theories of emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer and Lazarus.

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

According to the text, some researchers claim that negative sensations are experienced when people are

The James-Lange theory of emotion tells us that Harry feels angry because

Intrinsic motivation is learned while extrinsic motivation is instinctual.

While taking a psychology exam, Millie got up and shut the classroom door because of some noisy students in the hall. Which theory explains Millie's behaviour?

Which of the following is not one of the six styles of love identified by John Alan Lee?

Compared to those with a lower metabolic rate, persons with higher metabolic rates

The fact that emotions communicate a message instantly and reliably, while important to most of the following, is crucial to

Which of the following is the highest need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Which of the following is not suggested in the instinct theory of motivation?

Which of the following views suggests that our biological needs give rise to unpleasant states of tension or arousal that push us into action?

How does Maslow's hierarchy of needs explain motivation?

Drive-reduction theory assumes that we usually eat to reduce or eliminate

Working in order to gain a reward is an example of extrinsic motivation.

Sid has recently begun dieting to lose weight. He has significantly reduced his caloric intake, but has not changed his activity level. According to set-point theory, what might we expect to happen?

Which of the following is not an external influence for humans feeling hungry?

One type of thirst develops from a loss of fluid from the body tissues, which can be caused by all of the following, except

How does the body tell us we are hungry and full?

The idea that a happy, sad, or angry face can actually trigger the physiological response and feeling associated with the emotion is called the

As you began taking this exam, your mouth became dry, your hands began to sweat, and your heart rate increased. Only after noticing your arousal did you realize that you were anxious. This example is consistent with the

Compare and contrast the following theories of emotion: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, Schachter-Singer and Lazarus.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

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Learning

Memory

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