Question 1

A biological preparedness ​to learn illustrates how

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A)  ​evolution guides one's prenatal as well as postnatal physical growth and maturation. 
B)  a memory for a past event allows one to be better prepared for a similar future event. 
C)  ​evolution plays less of a role in learning the higher the animal is on the evolutionary ladder. 
D)  ​evolution places biological limits on what an animal or person can easily learn. 
A)  ​evolution guides one's prenatal as well as postnatal physical growth and maturation. 
B)  a memory for a past event allows one to be better prepared for a similar future event. 
C)  ​evolution plays less of a role in learning the higher the animal is on the evolutionary ladder. 
D)  ​evolution places biological limits on what an animal or person can easily learn.

Question 2

A cat caged in complete darkness learns to press a lever to briefly turn on a light.In terms of the cat's motivation, the light serves as a(n)

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A)  stimulus motive. 
B)  cyclic drive. 
C)  biological motive. 
D)  deprivation incentives. 
A)  stimulus motive. 
B)  cyclic drive. 
C)  biological motive. 
D)  deprivation incentives.

Question 3

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

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A)  In many of life circumstances, emotional intelligence is as important as IQ. 
B)  Poor emotional skills can lead to problems in marriage and parenting to poor physical health and can even ruin careers. 
C)  For children and teenagers, having poor emotional skills can contribute to depression, eating disorders, unwanted pregnancy, aggression, violent crime, and poor academic performance. 
D)  Emotionally intelligent people are less agreeable than people with low emotional skills because they are always trying to impress others. 
A)  In many of life circumstances, emotional intelligence is as important as IQ. 
B)  Poor emotional skills can lead to problems in marriage and parenting to poor physical health and can even ruin careers. 
C)  For children and teenagers, having poor emotional skills can contribute to depression, eating disorders, unwanted pregnancy, aggression, violent crime, and poor academic performance. 
D)  Emotionally intelligent people are less agreeable than people with low emotional skills because they are always trying to impress others.

Question 4

The need for information, exploration, manipulation, and sensory input are closely related to

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A)  acquired needs. 
B)  deprivation incentives. 
C)  biological motives. 
D)  stimulus motives. 
A)  acquired needs. 
B)  deprivation incentives. 
C)  biological motives. 
D)  stimulus motives.

Question 5

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

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A)  About 25 percent of anorexics and bulimics are now male. 
B)  Currently, one third of men say they want less body fat and another third want more muscles. 
C)  Most people suffering from eating disorders will not seek help on their own, especially men, who perceive eating disorders to be a female problem. 
D)  Men engaged in sports that require low body fat, such as wrestling, gymnastics, or cycling are less likely to develop eating disorders. 
A)  About 25 percent of anorexics and bulimics are now male. 
B)  Currently, one third of men say they want less body fat and another third want more muscles. 
C)  Most people suffering from eating disorders will not seek help on their own, especially men, who perceive eating disorders to be a female problem. 
D)  Men engaged in sports that require low body fat, such as wrestling, gymnastics, or cycling are less likely to develop eating disorders.

Question 6

If one is "cramming" for final exams, it is better to

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A)  take frequent naps throughout the day in order to be able to stay awake at night. 
B)  give yourself a day to recover before pulling another "all nighter." 
C)  maintain your regular sleep pattern. 
D)  do none of these. 
A)  take frequent naps throughout the day in order to be able to stay awake at night. 
B)  give yourself a day to recover before pulling another "all nighter." 
C)  maintain your regular sleep pattern. 
D)  do none of these.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the parasympathetic division of the nervous system being activated?

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A)  digestion increases 
B)  blood flow increases 
C)  pupils dilate 
D)  heart rate slows 
A)  digestion increases 
B)  blood flow increases 
C)  pupils dilate 
D)  heart rate slows

Question 8

It is bedtime as far as the brain is concerned, when levels of which of the following rise late in the evening?

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A)  melatonin 
B)  serotonin 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  androgens 
A)  melatonin 
B)  serotonin 
C)  acetylcholine 
D)  androgens

Question 9

Recordings of brain activity show that

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A)  positive emotions are processed in the left hemisphere of the brain. 
B)  negative emotions are processed in the right hemisphere of the brain. 
C)  it is possible to have positive and negative emotions at the same time. 
D)  all of these statements are true. 
A)  positive emotions are processed in the left hemisphere of the brain. 
B)  negative emotions are processed in the right hemisphere of the brain. 
C)  it is possible to have positive and negative emotions at the same time. 
D)  all of these statements are true.

Question 10

Vicki is taking her morning walk when a strange dog appears in her path and begins to growl at her.Vicki's heart begins to race, the hair on her arms stands on end, and her palms begin to sweat as fear envelops her.These symptoms that Vicki is experiencing are due to the reactions of which nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  central 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  parasympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  central

Question 11

Regarding self-actualization, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

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A)  Self-actualization must occur before self-esteem needs can be met. 
B)  Self-actualization is based on deficiencies. 
C)  Needs for self-actualization are expressed as meta-needs. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Self-actualization must occur before self-esteem needs can be met. 
B)  Self-actualization is based on deficiencies. 
C)  Needs for self-actualization are expressed as meta-needs. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 12

The actions of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

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A)  increase digestion. 
B)  improve one's chances of surviving an emergency. 
C)  constrict the pupils of the eyes. 
D)  calm the body after a person has experienced intense arousal. 
A)  increase digestion. 
B)  improve one's chances of surviving an emergency. 
C)  constrict the pupils of the eyes. 
D)  calm the body after a person has experienced intense arousal.

Question 13

Regarding thirst, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Thirst is only partially controlled by dryness of the mouth and throat. 
B)  Thirst is regulated by separate thirst and thirst satiety systems in the hypothalamus. 
C)  Thirst is strongly affected by learning and cultural values. 
D)  The two kinds of thirst are referred to as cellular and molecular. 
A)  Thirst is only partially controlled by dryness of the mouth and throat. 
B)  Thirst is regulated by separate thirst and thirst satiety systems in the hypothalamus. 
C)  Thirst is strongly affected by learning and cultural values. 
D)  The two kinds of thirst are referred to as cellular and molecular.

Question 14

As you and your mother are riding the double Ferris wheel, you interpret your adrenaline rush as "thrilling and delightful" and your mother interprets her adrenaline rush as "terrifying fear" with this difference best explained by the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ron has always been considered the "peacemaker" in his family and at work because of his ability to defuse the anger within any group.He also knows how to calm himself down when he is feeling angry.Ron is exhibiting which aspect of emotional intelligence?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​perceiving emotions 
B)  ​understanding emotions 
C)  ​using emotions 
D)  ​managing emotions 
A)  ​perceiving emotions 
B)  ​understanding emotions 
C)  ​using emotions 
D)  ​managing emotions

Question 16

Approximately 65 percent of adults in the United States are currently overweight and more than one third are obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Asian cultures tend to express the emotion of anger less and regard it as less "natural" because Asian cultures emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)  personal independence. 
B)  the free expression of feelings. 
C)  the role of individuals. 
D)  group harmony. 
A)  personal independence. 
B)  the free expression of feelings. 
C)  the role of individuals. 
D)  group harmony.

Question 18

When Erin is upset or anxious, she often eats large amounts of food within an hour or two, but she does not purge.Erin has which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  binge eating disorder 
C)  bulimia nervosa 
D)  behavioral dieting. 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  binge eating disorder 
C)  bulimia nervosa 
D)  behavioral dieting.

Question 19

In the motivational sequence, needs generate drives, which in turn activate

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A)  goals. 
B)  expectations. 
C)  incentives. 
D)  responses. 
A)  goals. 
B)  expectations. 
C)  incentives. 
D)  responses.

Question 20

Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the absence of an internal need with this property known as the goal's __________ value.

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The answer of Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the...

A biological preparedness to learn illustrates how

A cat caged in complete darkness learns to press a lever to briefly turn on a light.In terms of the cat's motivation, the light serves as a(n)

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

The need for information, exploration, manipulation, and sensory input are closely related to

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

If one is "cramming" for final exams, it is better to

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the parasympathetic division of the nervous system being activated?

It is bedtime as far as the brain is concerned, when levels of which of the following rise late in the evening?

Recordings of brain activity show that

Regarding self-actualization, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

The actions of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Regarding thirst, which of the following statements is FALSE?

As you and your mother are riding the double Ferris wheel, you interpret your adrenaline rush as "thrilling and delightful" and your mother interprets her adrenaline rush as "terrifying fear" with this difference best explained by the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

Ron has always been considered the "peacemaker" in his family and at work because of his ability to defuse the anger within any group.He also knows how to calm himself down when he is feeling angry.Ron is exhibiting which aspect of emotional intelligence?

Approximately 65 percent of adults in the United States are currently overweight and more than one third are obese.

Asian cultures tend to express the emotion of anger less and regard it as less "natural" because Asian cultures emphasize

When Erin is upset or anxious, she often eats large amounts of food within an hour or two, but she does not purge.Erin has which condition?

In the motivational sequence, needs generate drives, which in turn activate

Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the absence of an internal need with this property known as the goal's __________ value.

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A biological preparedness ​to learn illustrates how

A cat caged in complete darkness learns to press a lever to briefly turn on a light.In terms of the cat's motivation, the light serves as a(n)

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

The need for information, exploration, manipulation, and sensory input are closely related to

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

If one is "cramming" for final exams, it is better to

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the parasympathetic division of the nervous system being activated?

It is bedtime as far as the brain is concerned, when levels of which of the following rise late in the evening?

Recordings of brain activity show that

Regarding self-actualization, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

The actions of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Regarding thirst, which of the following statements is FALSE?

As you and your mother are riding the double Ferris wheel, you interpret your adrenaline rush as "thrilling and delightful" and your mother interprets her adrenaline rush as "terrifying fear" with this difference best explained by the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion.

Ron has always been considered the "peacemaker" in his family and at work because of his ability to defuse the anger within any group.He also knows how to calm himself down when he is feeling angry.Ron is exhibiting which aspect of emotional intelligence?​

Approximately 65 percent of adults in the United States are currently overweight and more than one third are obese.

Asian cultures tend to express the emotion of anger less and regard it as less "natural" because Asian cultures emphasize

When Erin is upset or anxious, she often eats large amounts of food within an hour or two, but she does not purge.Erin has which condition?

In the motivational sequence, needs generate drives, which in turn activate

Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the absence of an internal need with this property known as the goal's __________ value.

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

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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A biological preparedness to learn illustrates how

Ron has always been considered the "peacemaker" in his family and at work because of his ability to defuse the anger within any group.He also knows how to calm himself down when he is feeling angry.Ron is exhibiting which aspect of emotional intelligence?