Question 1

Repeated dieting generally produces

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A) dramatic and lasting weight loss. 
B) little temporary or permanent weight loss. 
C) weight loss, most of which is regained. 
D) acquired aversions for the least desirable foods. 
A) dramatic and lasting weight loss. 
B) little temporary or permanent weight loss. 
C) weight loss, most of which is regained. 
D) acquired aversions for the least desirable foods.

Question 2

Regarding dieting and weight loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A) Eat slowly, sip water between bites of food, leave food on your plate, and stop eating before you are completely full. 
B) Eat while doing other activities, such as studying or reading, so you will be distracted and will not eat so much. 
C) Dull your appetite by filling up on raw carrots, bouillon, water, coffee, or tea. 
D) Eat several small meals a day rather than a few large ones because more calories will be burned. 
A) Eat slowly, sip water between bites of food, leave food on your plate, and stop eating before you are completely full. 
B) Eat while doing other activities, such as studying or reading, so you will be distracted and will not eat so much. 
C) Dull your appetite by filling up on raw carrots, bouillon, water, coffee, or tea. 
D) Eat several small meals a day rather than a few large ones because more calories will be burned.

Question 3

When you freely choose to do something for enjoyment or to improve your abilities, your motivation is usually intrinsic, according to the __________ theory.

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A) arousal 
B) Yerkes-Dodson 
C) self-determination 
D) James-Lange 
A) arousal 
B) Yerkes-Dodson 
C) self-determination 
D) James-Lange

Question 4

You are looking at a painting of a person whose eyes, eyebrows, and forehead seem to reveal anger, but the person's mouth is turned downward in a sad frown. Regarding this painting, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?

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A) The person in the painting is exhibiting a facial blend. 
B) This is an impossible expression because a real person cannot display more than one emotion on his or her face. 
C) The facial expression is really one of anger, and you have just misinterpreted the expression. 
D) The facial expression is really one of sadness, and you have just misinterpreted the expression. 
A) The person in the painting is exhibiting a facial blend. 
B) This is an impossible expression because a real person cannot display more than one emotion on his or her face. 
C) The facial expression is really one of anger, and you have just misinterpreted the expression. 
D) The facial expression is really one of sadness, and you have just misinterpreted the expression.

Question 5

The technique for combating test anxiety, known as "rehearsal," involves

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A) efforts to actively recall material in preparation for the exam. 
B) repeating single words during the test to produce relaxation. 
C) practice in dealing with possible test crises before taking the exam. 
D) incorporating successful test-taking strategies of others in your own routine. 
A) efforts to actively recall material in preparation for the exam. 
B) repeating single words during the test to produce relaxation. 
C) practice in dealing with possible test crises before taking the exam. 
D) incorporating successful test-taking strategies of others in your own routine.

Question 6

In an early experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn swallowed a balloon so that

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A) the balloon could prevent hunger by filling up the stomach. 
B) the balloon could be inflated and allow the recording of stomach contractions. 
C) the balloon would stop digestion, allowing the stomach to be examined. 
D) hunger could be controlled by controlling the stomach contractions. 
A) the balloon could prevent hunger by filling up the stomach. 
B) the balloon could be inflated and allow the recording of stomach contractions. 
C) the balloon would stop digestion, allowing the stomach to be examined. 
D) hunger could be controlled by controlling the stomach contractions.

Question 7

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?

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

Question 8

Approximately what proportion of adults in the United States would be considered obese?

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A) one-tenth 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds 
A) one-tenth 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds

Question 9

Which theory of emotion holds the view that bodily changes PRECEDE emotion and that we experience an emotion only AFTER our body reacts?

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A) the common sense approach 
B) the Cannon-Bard theory 
C) attribution theory 
D) the James-Lange theory 
A) the common sense approach 
B) the Cannon-Bard theory 
C) attribution theory 
D) the James-Lange theory

Question 10

The word "emotion" derives from the Latin word meaning to

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A) express. 
B) move. 
C) feel. 
D) expect. 
A) express. 
B) move. 
C) feel. 
D) expect.

Question 11

In the technique known as bait shyness, coyotes have been prevented from attacking sheep by

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A) adding strong garlic flavoring to the sheep feed, thereby changing the odor of the sheep, which wards off the predators. 
B) conditioning a "taste aversion" in the coyotes toward the meat. 
C) using electrified fencing to condition fear of areas where the sheep are. 
D) releasing coyotes conditioned to avoid sheep so that inbreeding with the trained coyotes will reduce attacks. 
A) adding strong garlic flavoring to the sheep feed, thereby changing the odor of the sheep, which wards off the predators. 
B) conditioning a "taste aversion" in the coyotes toward the meat. 
C) using electrified fencing to condition fear of areas where the sheep are. 
D) releasing coyotes conditioned to avoid sheep so that inbreeding with the trained coyotes will reduce attacks.

Question 12

People in North America would be less likely to become obese if they

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A) prepared more meals at home rather than going to a restaurant. 
B) had more variety available in the foods they eat. 
C) ate their meals in a shorter amount of time. 
D) did all of these. 
A) prepared more meals at home rather than going to a restaurant. 
B) had more variety available in the foods they eat. 
C) ate their meals in a shorter amount of time. 
D) did all of these.

Question 13

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

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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 14

Which of the following statements reflects the conclusions of those researching emotions?

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A) Emotions are determined strictly by evolution. 
B) Learning plays a very limited role in emotional expressions. 
C) Emotions are shaped by cultural ideas, values, and practices. 
D) Emotions are unique to the human species and do not occur in other animal species. 
A) Emotions are determined strictly by evolution. 
B) Learning plays a very limited role in emotional expressions. 
C) Emotions are shaped by cultural ideas, values, and practices. 
D) Emotions are unique to the human species and do not occur in other animal species.

Question 15

When you feel hunger or thirst, each of these psychological states would be classified as which element of motivation?

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A) need 
B) drive 
C) deprivation 
D) incentive value 
A) need 
B) drive 
C) deprivation 
D) incentive value

Question 16

Students who study only material on which they are likely to be tested are illustrating

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A) a primary motive. 
B) a stimulus motive. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) extrinsic motivation. 
A) a primary motive. 
B) a stimulus motive. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) extrinsic motivation.

Question 17

It has always been important for Jimmy to do his very best on any task he attempts. He does not shy away from challenges and takes responsibility for his successes and his failures. Jimmy is exhibiting a high need for __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has always been important for Jimmy...

Question 18

An energized motivational state is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) a drive. 
B) a goal. 
C) a need. 
D) homeostasis. 
A) a drive. 
B) a goal. 
C) a need. 
D) homeostasis.

Question 19

Learned motives acquired as part of growing up in a particular culture are called __________ motives.

Accepted Answer

A) social 
B) primary 
C) stimulus 
D) homeostatic 
A) social 
B) primary 
C) stimulus 
D) homeostatic

Question 20

Concerning taste aversions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Taste aversions are developed through operant conditioning. 
B) Psychologists theorize that we have a biological preparedness to associate an upset stomach with foods eaten earlier, which usually protects us from eating unhealthy foods. 
C) Bait shyness is an example of a taste aversion. 
D) Taste aversions may help people avoid severe nutritional imbalances. 
A) Taste aversions are developed through operant conditioning. 
B) Psychologists theorize that we have a biological preparedness to associate an upset stomach with foods eaten earlier, which usually protects us from eating unhealthy foods. 
C) Bait shyness is an example of a taste aversion. 
D) Taste aversions may help people avoid severe nutritional imbalances.

Repeated dieting generally produces

Regarding dieting and weight loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?

When you freely choose to do something for enjoyment or to improve your abilities, your motivation is usually intrinsic, according to the __________ theory.

You are looking at a painting of a person whose eyes, eyebrows, and forehead seem to reveal anger, but the person's mouth is turned downward in a sad frown. Regarding this painting, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?

The technique for combating test anxiety, known as "rehearsal," involves

In an early experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn swallowed a balloon so that

Approximately what proportion of adults in the United States would be considered obese?

Which theory of emotion holds the view that bodily changes PRECEDE emotion and that we experience an emotion only AFTER our body reacts?

The word "emotion" derives from the Latin word meaning to

In the technique known as bait shyness, coyotes have been prevented from attacking sheep by

People in North America would be less likely to become obese if they

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

Which of the following statements reflects the conclusions of those researching emotions?

When you feel hunger or thirst, each of these psychological states would be classified as which element of motivation?

Students who study only material on which they are likely to be tested are illustrating

It has always been important for Jimmy to do his very best on any task he attempts. He does not shy away from challenges and takes responsibility for his successes and his failures. Jimmy is exhibiting a high need for __________.

An energized motivational state is referred to as

Learned motives acquired as part of growing up in a particular culture are called __________ motives.

Concerning taste aversions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Exam 10: Motivation and Emotion

Repeated dieting generally produces

Regarding dieting and weight loss, which of the following statements is FALSE?

When you freely choose to do something for enjoyment or to improve your abilities, your motivation is usually intrinsic, according to the __________ theory.

You are looking at a painting of a person whose eyes, eyebrows, and forehead seem to reveal anger, but the person's mouth is turned downward in a sad frown. Regarding this painting, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?

The technique for combating test anxiety, known as "rehearsal," involves

In an early experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn swallowed a balloon so that

Approximately what proportion of adults in the United States would be considered obese?

Which theory of emotion holds the view that bodily changes PRECEDE emotion and that we experience an emotion only AFTER our body reacts?

The word "emotion" derives from the Latin word meaning to

In the technique known as bait shyness, coyotes have been prevented from attacking sheep by

People in North America would be less likely to become obese if they

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

Which of the following statements reflects the conclusions of those researching emotions?

When you feel hunger or thirst, each of these psychological states would be classified as which element of motivation?

Students who study only material on which they are likely to be tested are illustrating

It has always been important for Jimmy to do his very best on any task he attempts. He does not shy away from challenges and takes responsibility for his successes and his failures. Jimmy is exhibiting a high need for __________.

An energized motivational state is referred to as

Learned motives acquired as part of growing up in a particular culture are called __________ motives.

Concerning taste aversions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

Maximizing Learning through Reflective Processing and Active Thinking

Applied Psychology

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