Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

While walking down the street, you are approached by a man with a gun who demands your money. According to Schachter's two-factor theory of emotion, you are MOST likely to conclude

Alfred Kinsey argued that homosexuality and heterosexuality are ​

Patrick ate a large breakfast. When he arrived for his 8:00 A.M. class, the student next to him offered Patrick a large raisin muffin. Even though Patrick was still quite full from breakfast, he ate the muffin that he was offered. In this instance, Patrick's behavior can BEST be explained using

Imagine that your house is on fire and you are afraid. Which of the following explanations BEST represents the James-Lange theory? ​

Scott just experienced an orgasm. For about an hour, he cannot achieve another orgasm. Scott is in the _____ phase of the sexual response cycle.

Which of the following statements regarding the need for achievement is the MOST accurate?

Which of the following areas of the hypothalamus has recently been singled out as especially important in the regulation of hunger?

Suppose you are a university counselor who wants to develop a program to improve students' academic performance. You believe that many students perform poorly because of motivational problems, including simple lack of motivation as well as being motivated by the wrong things. What are some considerations that should guide the design of your program?

Zoe has been struggling in her chemistry course and is concerned that she might fail. Her predictions about how distressed she will be if she fails are likely to ​

Which of the following statements BEST reflects the current view regarding the role of ghrelin in hunger regulation? ​

While Walter is out riding, his horse suddenly rears up when a small animal scurries across the path. Based on the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, Walter should report,

According to the James-Lange theory, people look to _____ cues to differentiate and label their emotions; according to Schachter, people look to _____ cues to differentiate and label their emotions.

Lee is about to take his drivers exam. As he enters the testing room, he notices that is heart is racing and his palms are sweating. This reaction is part of the _____ component in Lee's emotional experience.

Which of the following is NOT a conclusion concerning factors associated with happiness?

As Erica watched the televised drawing of lottery numbers, she realized she had the winning combination. If her heart starts to race at the same instant that she feels euphoria over winning the lottery, Erica's response pattern would lend support to ​

Research evidence suggests that happiness depends more on _____ factors than on _____ factors.

Janis knows that you have been studying eating behavior in your psychology class and asks you to explain why, in spite of her best interests, she always overeats on Thanksgiving Day when she is at her parents' house. Which of the following would be your LEAST likely claim to her?

Which of the following approaches to explaining the origins of homosexuality has received the MOST empirical support?

An external goal that can motivate behavior is a(n) _____.

The key environmental factors that govern eating include the _____ of food, and learned _____ and habits.