Question 1

Which psychologist developed the concept of a hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Donald Hebb 
B)  David McClelland 
C)  Stanley Schachter 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
A)  Donald Hebb 
B)  David McClelland 
C)  Stanley Schachter 
D)  Abraham Maslow

Question 2

Morgan is eager to succeed in her new job. She has three different projects to choose from. One is very simple with low risk and a certain positive outcome. The second is a little more difficult and involves more risk. The third is very risky and more than likely will fail. She picks the second project to work on. In terms of achievement motivation we could say she is

Accepted Answer

A)  low in achievement need. 
B)  high in achievement need. 
C)  vacant of achievement need. 
D)  moderate in achievement need. 
A)  low in achievement need. 
B)  high in achievement need. 
C)  vacant of achievement need. 
D)  moderate in achievement need.

Question 3

Fear, anger, disgust, surprise, distress, and happiness are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  tertiary emotions. 
B)  secondary emotions. 
C)  learned emotions. 
D)  basic emotions. 
A)  tertiary emotions. 
B)  secondary emotions. 
C)  learned emotions. 
D)  basic emotions.

Question 4

Passion is to ________ as intimacy is to ________ in Sternberg's model.

Accepted Answer

A)  attraction; maintenance 
B)  closeness; maintenance 
C)  closeness; attraction 
D)  attraction; closeness 
A)  attraction; maintenance 
B)  closeness; maintenance 
C)  closeness; attraction 
D)  attraction; closeness

Question 5

Which of the following is not true of the basic emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are several hundred known to date. 
B)  They are found in all cultures. 
C)  They are reflected in distinctive facial expressions. 
D)  They are unlearned. 
A)  There are several hundred known to date. 
B)  They are found in all cultures. 
C)  They are reflected in distinctive facial expressions. 
D)  They are unlearned.

Question 6

Subjects participating in both sensory deprivation and sensory restriction studies experienced profoundly relaxed states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Arousal theory suggests that humans are motivated to keep arousal and tension at minimal levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Josh spends countless hours surfing the internet. Which of the following theories would best explain his motivation to engage in this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrinsic motivation theory 
B)  Instinct theory 
C)  Arousal theory 
D)  Drive-reduction theory 
A)  Extrinsic motivation theory 
B)  Instinct theory 
C)  Arousal theory 
D)  Drive-reduction theory

Question 9

According to set-point theory, the body works to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase, decrease, or maintain weight, depending on genetics. 
B)  decrease body weight. 
C)  maintain body weight. 
D)  increase body weight. 
A)  increase, decrease, or maintain weight, depending on genetics. 
B)  decrease body weight. 
C)  maintain body weight. 
D)  increase body weight.

Question 10

According to arousal theory, people seek

Accepted Answer

A)  increased arousal. 
B)  minimal arousal. 
C)  decreased arousal. 
D)  optimal arousal. 
A)  increased arousal. 
B)  minimal arousal. 
C)  decreased arousal. 
D)  optimal arousal.

Question 11

We see a snake! We run and feel fear at the same time. This experience supports the

Accepted Answer

A)  Simons-Bishop theory. 
B)  James-Lange theory. 
C)  Schachter-Singer theory. 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory. 
A)  Simons-Bishop theory. 
B)  James-Lange theory. 
C)  Schachter-Singer theory. 
D)  Cannon-Bard theory.

Question 12

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 13

According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, the thalamus simultaneously sends information to the cerebral cortex for processing and to the internal organs for response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When the body is physiologically balanced, it is said to be in a state of

Accepted Answer

A)  homogeneity. 
B)  equanimity. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  arousal. 
A)  homogeneity. 
B)  equanimity. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  arousal.

Question 15

Incentive is to motivation as ________ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal; external 
B)  need; satisfaction 
C)  physical; desire 
D)  one aspect; the larger theory 
A)  internal; external 
B)  need; satisfaction 
C)  physical; desire 
D)  one aspect; the larger theory

Question 16

What do the six emotions-happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, anger, and disgust-have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are the most basic emotions reflected in facial expressions. 
B)  They are all composites of the two experiences of pleasure and pain. 
C)  They are expressed differently in different cultures. 
D)  They are all experienced by infants within a few days of birth. 
A)  They are the most basic emotions reflected in facial expressions. 
B)  They are all composites of the two experiences of pleasure and pain. 
C)  They are expressed differently in different cultures. 
D)  They are all experienced by infants within a few days of birth.

Question 17

Schachter and Singer fail to take into account cognitive factors in their theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which theory suggests that our feeling of emotion and our physiological response to an emotional situation occur at about the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schachter-Singer theory 
B)  arousal theory 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  James-Lange theory 
A)  Schachter-Singer theory 
B)  arousal theory 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  James-Lange theory

Question 19

The longer we remain in a state of sensory deprivation, the more likely we are to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase our ability to concentrate. 
B)  have hallucinations. 
C)  establish a satisfying, relaxed feeling. 
D)  restore our energy levels. 
A)  increase our ability to concentrate. 
B)  have hallucinations. 
C)  establish a satisfying, relaxed feeling. 
D)  restore our energy levels.

Question 20

The lateral hypothalamus (LH) acts as a ________ centre; the ventromedial hypothalamus (VH) acts as a ________ centre.

Accepted Answer

A)  satiety; satiety 
B)  satiety; feeding 
C)  feeding; satiety 
D)  feeding; feeding 
A)  satiety; satiety 
B)  satiety; feeding 
C)  feeding; satiety 
D)  feeding; feeding

Which psychologist developed the concept of a hierarchy of needs?

Fear, anger, disgust, surprise, distress, and happiness are considered

Passion is to as intimacy is to in Sternberg's model.

Which of the following is not true of the basic emotions?

Subjects participating in both sensory deprivation and sensory restriction studies experienced profoundly relaxed states.

Arousal theory suggests that humans are motivated to keep arousal and tension at minimal levels.

Josh spends countless hours surfing the internet. Which of the following theories would best explain his motivation to engage in this behaviour?

According to set-point theory, the body works to

According to arousal theory, people seek

We see a snake! We run and feel fear at the same time. This experience supports the

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

According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, the thalamus simultaneously sends information to the cerebral cortex for processing and to the internal organs for response.

When the body is physiologically balanced, it is said to be in a state of

Incentive is to motivation as is to .

What do the six emotions-happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, anger, and disgust-have in common?

Schachter and Singer fail to take into account cognitive factors in their theory of emotion.

Which theory suggests that our feeling of emotion and our physiological response to an emotional situation occur at about the same time?

The longer we remain in a state of sensory deprivation, the more likely we are to

The lateral hypothalamus (LH) acts as a centre; the ventromedial hypothalamus (VH) acts as a centre.

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

Which psychologist developed the concept of a hierarchy of needs?

Fear, anger, disgust, surprise, distress, and happiness are considered

Passion is to ________ as intimacy is to ________ in Sternberg's model.

Which of the following is not true of the basic emotions?

Subjects participating in both sensory deprivation and sensory restriction studies experienced profoundly relaxed states.

Arousal theory suggests that humans are motivated to keep arousal and tension at minimal levels.

Josh spends countless hours surfing the internet. Which of the following theories would best explain his motivation to engage in this behaviour?

According to set-point theory, the body works to

According to arousal theory, people seek

We see a snake! We run and feel fear at the same time. This experience supports the

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

According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotions, the thalamus simultaneously sends information to the cerebral cortex for processing and to the internal organs for response.

When the body is physiologically balanced, it is said to be in a state of

Incentive is to motivation as ________ is to ________.

What do the six emotions-happiness, sadness, surprise, fear, anger, and disgust-have in common?

Schachter and Singer fail to take into account cognitive factors in their theory of emotion.

Which theory suggests that our feeling of emotion and our physiological response to an emotional situation occur at about the same time?

The longer we remain in a state of sensory deprivation, the more likely we are to

The lateral hypothalamus (LH) acts as a ________ centre; the ventromedial hypothalamus (VH) acts as a ________ centre.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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Passion is to as intimacy is to in Sternberg's model.

Incentive is to motivation as is to .

The lateral hypothalamus (LH) acts as a centre; the ventromedial hypothalamus (VH) acts as a centre.