Question 1

Regarding test anxiety, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overpreparing for a test creates nervousness that leads to test anxiety. 
B)  Students who cope well with exams try to do the best they can, even under trying circumstances. 
C)  Becoming a more confident test taker can actually increase your scores, because it helps you remain calm. 
D)  To reduce nervousness, rehearse how you will cope with upsetting events during the test, such as "going blank" or "running out of time." 
A)  Overpreparing for a test creates nervousness that leads to test anxiety. 
B)  Students who cope well with exams try to do the best they can, even under trying circumstances. 
C)  Becoming a more confident test taker can actually increase your scores, because it helps you remain calm. 
D)  To reduce nervousness, rehearse how you will cope with upsetting events during the test, such as "going blank" or "running out of time."

Question 2

Regarding emotional intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding and suppressing negative emotions is a part of emotional intelligence. 
B)  Cultivating positive emotions is a part of emotional intelligence. 
C)  Positive emotions tend to broaden one's focus, while negative emotions tend to narrow one's focus. 
D)  Strengths we possess, such as kindness, originality, humor, optimism, and generosity, are natural buffers against misfortune and can help people live more positive, genuinely happy lives. 
A)  Avoiding and suppressing negative emotions is a part of emotional intelligence. 
B)  Cultivating positive emotions is a part of emotional intelligence. 
C)  Positive emotions tend to broaden one's focus, while negative emotions tend to narrow one's focus. 
D)  Strengths we possess, such as kindness, originality, humor, optimism, and generosity, are natural buffers against misfortune and can help people live more positive, genuinely happy lives.

Question 3

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Although a compulsive attempt to lose weight causes them to not seek or desire food, anorexics usually still feel physical hunger. 
B)  ​People with anorexiasuffer debilitating health problems, including the highest mortality rates of all the mental illnesses. 
C)  ​People with a binge eating disorder tend to gorge themselves with food and then cause themselves to vomit or use laxatives or diuretics to purge. 
D)  ​People with eating disorders appear to be trying to gain some measure of control. 
A)  ​Although a compulsive attempt to lose weight causes them to not seek or desire food, anorexics usually still feel physical hunger. 
B)  ​People with anorexiasuffer debilitating health problems, including the highest mortality rates of all the mental illnesses. 
C)  ​People with a binge eating disorder tend to gorge themselves with food and then cause themselves to vomit or use laxatives or diuretics to purge. 
D)  ​People with eating disorders appear to be trying to gain some measure of control.

Question 4

If you are a manager, you can increase work quality at your company by offering raises and salary bonuses to your employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Test anxiety is a combination of

Accepted Answer

A)  low arousal level and lack of focus. 
B)  low attention and literal interpretations. 
C)  overpreparation and excessive focus. 
D)  high arousal level and excessive worry. 
A)  low arousal level and lack of focus. 
B)  low attention and literal interpretations. 
C)  overpreparation and excessive focus. 
D)  high arousal level and excessive worry.

Question 6

If you are feeling happy and joyful, research into brain activity would indicate that processing of those emotions occurs primarily in the __________ hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you are feeling happy and joyful,...

Question 7

A need is an internal deficiency that may energize behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Regarding motivation and emotions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The words motivation and emotion both derive from the Latin word movere, which means to move. 
B)  If you are unaware of your emotions, you will be vulnerable to health problems, such as depression or addiction. 
C)  Basic motives, such as hunger and thirst, are solely under the control of the body. 
D)  External cues, expectations, learning, cultural values, and other factors influence our motives and emotions. 
A)  The words motivation and emotion both derive from the Latin word movere, which means to move. 
B)  If you are unaware of your emotions, you will be vulnerable to health problems, such as depression or addiction. 
C)  Basic motives, such as hunger and thirst, are solely under the control of the body. 
D)  External cues, expectations, learning, cultural values, and other factors influence our motives and emotions.

Question 9

When you are hungry, your stomach lining produces ghrelin, a hormone that activates your

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral hypothalamus. 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus. 
C)  cortical region of the pons. 
D)  corpus callosum. 
A)  lateral hypothalamus. 
B)  ventromedial hypothalamus. 
C)  cortical region of the pons. 
D)  corpus callosum.

Question 10

In terms of motivation, a need is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement response. 
B)  internal deficiency. 
C)  drive. 
D)  behavioral response. 
A)  reinforcement response. 
B)  internal deficiency. 
C)  drive. 
D)  behavioral response.

Question 11

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

Accepted Answer

A)  the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis plays a central role in producing emotions. 
B)  the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion. 
C)  activity in the hypothalamus, amygdala, and cortex proceed simultaneously to produce emotion. 
D)  the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert. 
A)  the subcortical-medial nucleus basilis plays a central role in producing emotions. 
B)  the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion. 
C)  activity in the hypothalamus, amygdala, and cortex proceed simultaneously to produce emotion. 
D)  the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

Question 12

According to Maslow, needs associated with impulses for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called

Accepted Answer

A)  prepotent needs. 
B)  meta-needs. 
C)  supportive needs. 
D)  autonomy needs. 
A)  prepotent needs. 
B)  meta-needs. 
C)  supportive needs. 
D)  autonomy needs.

Question 13

According to Maslow, needs that are an expression of tendencies for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called __________.

Accepted Answer

meta-needs

Question 14

An active dislike for a particular food is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  acquired anorexia. 
B)  taste aversion. 
C)  psychosomatic illness. 
D)  hypochondrial illness. 
A)  acquired anorexia. 
B)  taste aversion. 
C)  psychosomatic illness. 
D)  hypochondrial illness.

Question 15

It is important to Bernard to be very successful in the business world.He makes sure that people are aware of his importance and success by attending many social functions, being seen with the "right" politicians and other celebrities, and wearing the most expensive clothing and driving the fanciest sports car.However, he is not above "cutting a few ethical corners" to get ahead in business.Bernard is exhibiting a high need for

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement. 
B)  power. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  achievement. 
B)  power. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  all of these.

Question 16

The Greek philosopher Aristotle stated that a person should "be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way," which psychologists Salovey and Mayer would describe as __________.

Accepted Answer

emotional

Question 17

Because pain avoidance occurs only in distinct situations when bodily damage takes place or is about to occur, pain avoidance is considered a(n)_________ drive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because pain avoidance occurs only in distinct...

Question 18

Which of the following is a way to increase self-confidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set goals that are specific and challenging, but attainable. 
B)  Progress in large, broad steps. 
C)  If you fail, go on to another task in a different learning domain. 
D)  Upon first acquiring a skill, immediately compare your rate of learning with others. 
A)  Set goals that are specific and challenging, but attainable. 
B)  Progress in large, broad steps. 
C)  If you fail, go on to another task in a different learning domain. 
D)  Upon first acquiring a skill, immediately compare your rate of learning with others.

Question 19

In a comparison of the United States and France, the people in the France

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to become obese that people in the United States. 
B)  eat faster than people in the United States. 
C)  eat smaller portions than people in the United States. 
D)  exhibit all of these characteristics. 
A)  are more likely to become obese that people in the United States. 
B)  eat faster than people in the United States. 
C)  eat smaller portions than people in the United States. 
D)  exhibit all of these characteristics.

Question 20

If you have sweated a great deal from exercising, a slightly salty liquid will more readily satisfy the type of thirst known as __________ thirst.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you have sweated a great deal...

Regarding test anxiety, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding emotional intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

If you are a manager, you can increase work quality at your company by offering raises and salary bonuses to your employees.

Test anxiety is a combination of

If you are feeling happy and joyful, research into brain activity would indicate that processing of those emotions occurs primarily in the __________ hemisphere.

A need is an internal deficiency that may energize behavior.

Regarding motivation and emotions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

When you are hungry, your stomach lining produces ghrelin, a hormone that activates your

In terms of motivation, a need is a(n)

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

According to Maslow, needs associated with impulses for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called

According to Maslow, needs that are an expression of tendencies for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called __________.

An active dislike for a particular food is known as a(n)

The Greek philosopher Aristotle stated that a person should "be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way," which psychologists Salovey and Mayer would describe as __________.

Because pain avoidance occurs only in distinct situations when bodily damage takes place or is about to occur, pain avoidance is considered a(n)_________ drive.

Which of the following is a way to increase self-confidence?

In a comparison of the United States and France, the people in the France

If you have sweated a great deal from exercising, a slightly salty liquid will more readily satisfy the type of thirst known as __________ thirst.

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion.

Regarding test anxiety, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding emotional intelligence, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

If you are a manager, you can increase work quality at your company by offering raises and salary bonuses to your employees.

Test anxiety is a combination of

If you are feeling happy and joyful, research into brain activity would indicate that processing of those emotions occurs primarily in the __________ hemisphere.

A need is an internal deficiency that may energize behavior.

Regarding motivation and emotions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

When you are hungry, your stomach lining produces ghrelin, a hormone that activates your

In terms of motivation, a need is a(n)

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

According to Maslow, needs associated with impulses for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called

According to Maslow, needs that are an expression of tendencies for self-actualization, such as perfection, justice, and beauty, are called __________.

An active dislike for a particular food is known as a(n)

The Greek philosopher Aristotle stated that a person should "be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way," which psychologists Salovey and Mayer would describe as __________.

Because pain avoidance occurs only in distinct situations when bodily damage takes place or is about to occur, pain avoidance is considered a(n)_________ drive.

Which of the following is a way to increase self-confidence?

In a comparison of the United States and France, the people in the France

If you have sweated a great deal from exercising, a slightly salty liquid will more readily satisfy the type of thirst known as __________ thirst.

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Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Health, Stress, and Coping.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?