Question 1

All of the following regions are involved in emotion EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the prefrontal cortex 
B) the amygdala 
C) the thalamus 
D) the limbic system 
E) the pons 
A) the prefrontal cortex 
B) the amygdala 
C) the thalamus 
D) the limbic system 
E) the pons

Question 2

Emotion types (i.e. positive and negative emotions) have been linked to certain large areas of the brain. They are

Accepted Answer

A) left hemisphere is negative emotions and right hemisphere is positive emotions 
B) right hemisphere is negative emotions and left hemisphere is positive emotions 
C) frontal lobes are negative emotions and occipital lobes are for positive emotions 
D) frontal lobes are positive emotions and occipital lobes are for negative emotions 
E) none of the these 
A) left hemisphere is negative emotions and right hemisphere is positive emotions 
B) right hemisphere is negative emotions and left hemisphere is positive emotions 
C) frontal lobes are negative emotions and occipital lobes are for positive emotions 
D) frontal lobes are positive emotions and occipital lobes are for negative emotions 
E) none of the these

Question 3

Studies of Playboy magazine centrefolds, beauty pageant contestants, and fashion models indicate a clear trend away from unrealistic body types towards more fit looking "real" female body shape between the 1970s and 2000s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Professor Sorrenson wants to investigate the physiological basis of hunger. According to the most recent research, which of the following brain areas would you suggest he explore?

Accepted Answer

A) The pons 
B) The hippocampus 
C) The ventromedial hypothalamus 
D) The lateral hypothalamus 
E) The PVN 
A) The pons 
B) The hippocampus 
C) The ventromedial hypothalamus 
D) The lateral hypothalamus 
E) The PVN

Question 5

Mark is experiencing happiness. If we were to examine Mark's brain with an EEG trace recording, we would most likely find higher activity in

Accepted Answer

A) the right hemisphere 
B) the left hemisphere 
C) the hypothalamus 
D) the right somatosensory area 
E) the motor cortex 
A) the right hemisphere 
B) the left hemisphere 
C) the hypothalamus 
D) the right somatosensory area 
E) the motor cortex

Question 6

Daily sex hormone fluctuations is a feature of the male sex hormone only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following would be considered examples of instrumental behaviours EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) a noisy child has irritated her father so he gives her a time-out 
B) a teenager decides to spray paint graffiti on a store wall in order to impress his peers 
C) a student becomes highly anxious at a dance and leaves the building in order to reduce his anxiety 
D) while watching a spectacular sunset, a person feels very content and peaceful 
A) a noisy child has irritated her father so he gives her a time-out 
B) a teenager decides to spray paint graffiti on a store wall in order to impress his peers 
C) a student becomes highly anxious at a dance and leaves the building in order to reduce his anxiety 
D) while watching a spectacular sunset, a person feels very content and peaceful

Question 8

Discuss the controversy surrounding the use of the lie detector or polygraph. Cite and summarize any relevant research.

Accepted Answer

The controversy surrounding the use of t

Question 9

Bill loves to play guitar. He does not really care about performing or getting paid, he just enjoys playing. Bill's guitar playing is driven by

Accepted Answer

A) extrinsic motivation 
B) self-actualization 
C) intrinsic motivation 
D) achievement motivation 
E) underjustification 
A) extrinsic motivation 
B) self-actualization 
C) intrinsic motivation 
D) achievement motivation 
E) underjustification

Question 10

The pituitary gland is the only endocrine gland that controls sexual motivation and function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the inverted-U relationship between arousal and performance, performance will be best on a moderately difficult task if there is a ___________ level of arousal. However, if the task is easy and not very complex, it is likely that the optimal level of arousal for this second task will be ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) moderate; lower 
B) low; the same 
C) moderate; higher 
D) high; higher 
A) moderate; lower 
B) low; the same 
C) moderate; higher 
D) high; higher

Question 12

If there is an absence of androgen activity during development, an embryo will ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) develop the organs, brain, and reproductive systems of a male 
B) eventually also suffer from lower levels of estrogen 
C) develop the organs, brain, and reproductive systems of a female 
D) trigger the release of extra estrogen to compensate 
A) develop the organs, brain, and reproductive systems of a male 
B) eventually also suffer from lower levels of estrogen 
C) develop the organs, brain, and reproductive systems of a female 
D) trigger the release of extra estrogen to compensate

Question 13

As a well-educated and highly esteemed businesswoman, Delores feels she has accomplished a great deal in her life. She decides that she would like to give back to the community, so she makes a sizable endowment to a local conservatory. She is also using her professional influence to draw the public's attention to the needs of children who have cancer. Abraham Maslow would probably say that Delores has reached the __________________ stage of his needs hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) esteem 
B) cognitive 
C) aesthetic 
D) self-actualization 
E) self-aggrandizement 
A) esteem 
B) cognitive 
C) aesthetic 
D) self-actualization 
E) self-aggrandizement

Question 14

You have been accepted to attend two reputable universities and since you like both universities, you are having a hard time deciding which one to attend. This example best demonstrates a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) approach-avoidance conflict 
B) approach-approach conflict 
C) avoidance-avoidance conflict 
D) escape-escape conflict 
A) approach-avoidance conflict 
B) approach-approach conflict 
C) avoidance-avoidance conflict 
D) escape-escape conflict

Question 15

Research suggests that people with a high need for achievement tend to have a __________ need for success and a _____________ fear of failure.

Accepted Answer

A) high; high 
B) low; low 
C) high; low 
D) low; high 
A) high; high 
B) low; low 
C) high; low 
D) low; high

Question 16

In men, the orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle includes ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) rhythmic contractions of muscles 
B) increases in vasocongestion 
C) rhythmic contractions of internal organs and projection of semen 
D) resolution 
A) rhythmic contractions of muscles 
B) increases in vasocongestion 
C) rhythmic contractions of internal organs and projection of semen 
D) resolution

Question 17

John (a man) claims that he has multiple orgasms during sex. However, you do not believe him. Why?

Accepted Answer

A) The plateau phase only allows for a single orgasm. 
B) Males enter a refractory period after orgasm. 
C) Neither males or females can have multiple orgasms. 
D) While resolution promotes multiple orgasms, males tend to skip this phase. 
E) The level of estrogen does not support multiple orgasms. 
A) The plateau phase only allows for a single orgasm. 
B) Males enter a refractory period after orgasm. 
C) Neither males or females can have multiple orgasms. 
D) While resolution promotes multiple orgasms, males tend to skip this phase. 
E) The level of estrogen does not support multiple orgasms.

Question 18

The general processes that affect the direction, persistence, and strength of goal-directed behaviour are referred to as ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) incentive 
B) motivation 
C) instinct 
D) drive 
A) incentive 
B) motivation 
C) instinct 
D) drive

Question 19

Contrast how someone with a high motive for success approaches a task compared to someone with a high fear of failure.

Accepted Answer

Someone with a high motive for success a

Question 20

What are the adaptive functions of positive and negative emotions?

Accepted Answer

Positive and negative emotions both play

All of the following regions are involved in emotion EXCEPT

Emotion types (i.e. positive and negative emotions) have been linked to certain large areas of the brain. They are

Studies of Playboy magazine centrefolds, beauty pageant contestants, and fashion models indicate a clear trend away from unrealistic body types towards more fit looking "real" female body shape between the 1970s and 2000s.

Professor Sorrenson wants to investigate the physiological basis of hunger. According to the most recent research, which of the following brain areas would you suggest he explore?

Mark is experiencing happiness. If we were to examine Mark's brain with an EEG trace recording, we would most likely find higher activity in

Daily sex hormone fluctuations is a feature of the male sex hormone only.

All of the following would be considered examples of instrumental behaviours EXCEPT

Discuss the controversy surrounding the use of the lie detector or polygraph. Cite and summarize any relevant research.

Bill loves to play guitar. He does not really care about performing or getting paid, he just enjoys playing. Bill's guitar playing is driven by

The pituitary gland is the only endocrine gland that controls sexual motivation and function.

According to the inverted-U relationship between arousal and performance, performance will be best on a moderately difficult task if there is a _ level of arousal. However, if the task is easy and not very complex, it is likely that the optimal level of arousal for this second task will be _.

If there is an absence of androgen activity during development, an embryo will ___________.

You have been accepted to attend two reputable universities and since you like both universities, you are having a hard time deciding which one to attend. This example best demonstrates a(n)

Research suggests that people with a high need for achievement tend to have a need for success and a ___ fear of failure.

In men, the orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle includes ___________.

John (a man) claims that he has multiple orgasms during sex. However, you do not believe him. Why?

The general processes that affect the direction, persistence, and strength of goal-directed behaviour are referred to as ________________.

Contrast how someone with a high motive for success approaches a task compared to someone with a high fear of failure.

What are the adaptive functions of positive and negative emotions?

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Exam 11: Motivation and Emotion

All of the following regions are involved in emotion EXCEPT

Emotion types (i.e. positive and negative emotions) have been linked to certain large areas of the brain. They are

Studies of Playboy magazine centrefolds, beauty pageant contestants, and fashion models indicate a clear trend away from unrealistic body types towards more fit looking "real" female body shape between the 1970s and 2000s.

Professor Sorrenson wants to investigate the physiological basis of hunger. According to the most recent research, which of the following brain areas would you suggest he explore?

Mark is experiencing happiness. If we were to examine Mark's brain with an EEG trace recording, we would most likely find higher activity in

Daily sex hormone fluctuations is a feature of the male sex hormone only.

All of the following would be considered examples of instrumental behaviours EXCEPT

Discuss the controversy surrounding the use of the lie detector or polygraph. Cite and summarize any relevant research.

Bill loves to play guitar. He does not really care about performing or getting paid, he just enjoys playing. Bill's guitar playing is driven by

The pituitary gland is the only endocrine gland that controls sexual motivation and function.

If there is an absence of androgen activity during development, an embryo will ___________.

You have been accepted to attend two reputable universities and since you like both universities, you are having a hard time deciding which one to attend. This example best demonstrates a(n)

Research suggests that people with a high need for achievement tend to have a __________ need for success and a _____________ fear of failure.

In men, the orgasm phase of the sexual response cycle includes ___________.

John (a man) claims that he has multiple orgasms during sex. However, you do not believe him. Why?

The general processes that affect the direction, persistence, and strength of goal-directed behaviour are referred to as ________________.

Contrast how someone with a high motive for success approaches a task compared to someone with a high fear of failure.

What are the adaptive functions of positive and negative emotions?

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Studying Behaviour Scientifically

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Research suggests that people with a high need for achievement tend to have a need for success and a ___ fear of failure.