Question 1

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

Accepted Answer

A)  the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions. 
B)  the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion. 
C)  activity in the occipital and parietal lobes happens simultaneously to produce emotion. 
D)  the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert. 
A)  the thalamus plays a central role in producing emotions. 
B)  the cerebellum must give the go-ahead for emotion. 
C)  activity in the occipital and parietal lobes happens simultaneously to produce emotion. 
D)  the somatic and sympathetic nervous systems work in concert.

Question 2

Susan has been undergoing chemotherapy. Because the drugs used in this treatment cause nausea, Susan may experience

Accepted Answer

A)  a taste aversion. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  anorexia nervosa 
A)  a taste aversion. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  anorexia nervosa

Question 3

According to Plutchik, a mixture of love, anger, and fear produces the emotion of

Accepted Answer

A)  guilt. 
B)  jealousy. 
C)  avoidance. 
D)  depression. 
A)  guilt. 
B)  jealousy. 
C)  avoidance. 
D)  depression.

Question 4

The components of an emotion are

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A)  emotional expressions, physiological changes, and emotional relief. 
B)  emotional relief, physiological changes, and emotional changes. 
C)  emotional changes, physiological changes, and emotional feelings. 
D)  emotional feelings, physiological changes, and emotional expressions. 
A)  emotional expressions, physiological changes, and emotional relief. 
B)  emotional relief, physiological changes, and emotional changes. 
C)  emotional changes, physiological changes, and emotional feelings. 
D)  emotional feelings, physiological changes, and emotional expressions.

Question 5

A commercial for an ice cold beverage shown on a day with record high temperatures is probably an effort to arouse one's __________ motives.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological 
B)  extrinsic 
C)  learned 
D)  stimulus 
A)  biological 
B)  extrinsic 
C)  learned 
D)  stimulus

Question 6

The people of France are less likely to become obese because they eat smaller portions and eat slower than people in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes

Accepted Answer

A)  the combined effects of physical arousal and emotional labels. 
B)  the role of the thalamus in coordinating emotion. 
C)  that emotions are primarily subjective feelings. 
D)  the role of feedback to the parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  the combined effects of physical arousal and emotional labels. 
B)  the role of the thalamus in coordinating emotion. 
C)  that emotions are primarily subjective feelings. 
D)  the role of feedback to the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 8

Which of the following receives sensory information very directly and quickly, bypassing the cortex and allowing persons to respond to potential danger before they really know what's happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatosensory cortex 
B)  pons 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  amygdala 
A)  somatosensory cortex 
B)  pons 
C)  corpus callosum 
D)  amygdala

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Recordings of brain activity show that it is impossible to experience positive and negative emotions at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lack of variety in one's diet tends to encourage obesity. 
B)  Obesity is overtaking smoking as a major cause of needless deaths. 
C)  In Westernized societies, obesity has become a source of social stigma and low self-esteem. 
D)  Sixty-five percent of adults in the United States are overweight with more than one third being obese. 
A)  A lack of variety in one's diet tends to encourage obesity. 
B)  Obesity is overtaking smoking as a major cause of needless deaths. 
C)  In Westernized societies, obesity has become a source of social stigma and low self-esteem. 
D)  Sixty-five percent of adults in the United States are overweight with more than one third being obese.

Question 12

Which theory of emotion explains that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of your past experiences, the situation, and the reactions of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  common sense theory 
B)  Cannon-Bard theory 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Schachter's cognitive theory 
A)  common sense theory 
B)  Cannon-Bard theory 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Schachter's cognitive theory

Question 13

Bright light affects the timing of body rhythms by reducing the amount of melatonin produced by the

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal glands. 
B)  pineal gland. 
C)  pituitary gland. 
D)  pancreas. 
A)  adrenal glands. 
B)  pineal gland. 
C)  pituitary gland. 
D)  pancreas.

Question 14

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 15

You can increase your efficiency by scheduling recreation, chores, and studying

Accepted Answer

A)  around your personal circadian rhythms. 
B)  by establishing a new circadian rhythm. 
C)  according to one's median level on a homeostasis chart. 
D)  according to your horoscope. 
A)  around your personal circadian rhythms. 
B)  by establishing a new circadian rhythm. 
C)  according to one's median level on a homeostasis chart. 
D)  according to your horoscope.

Question 16

Learned motives which are acquired in complex ways, such as cultural conditioning, and include the desire for status, money, success, achievement, and dominance are called __________ motives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learned motives which are acquired in complex...

Question 17

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, optimum performance occurs at higher levels of arousal for simple tasks and lower levels of arousal for complex tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The theory that explains that posed facial expressions can alter emotion, such as frowning making one feel sad and smiling making one feel happy, is known as the __________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theory that explains that posed facial...

Question 19

Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion, drives a sporty car, is seen at all the important events, and only associates with the most popular people on campus. Carey has 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 20

Which of the following summarizes the relationships among arousal, task complexity, and performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange theory 
B)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
C)  Yerkes-Dodson Law 
D)  Schachter's two-factor theory 
A)  James-Lange theory 
B)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
C)  Yerkes-Dodson Law 
D)  Schachter's two-factor theory

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

Susan has been undergoing chemotherapy. Because the drugs used in this treatment cause nausea, Susan may experience

According to Plutchik, a mixture of love, anger, and fear produces the emotion of

The components of an emotion are

A commercial for an ice cold beverage shown on a day with record high temperatures is probably an effort to arouse one's __________ motives.

The people of France are less likely to become obese because they eat smaller portions and eat slower than people in the United States.

The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes

Which of the following receives sensory information very directly and quickly, bypassing the cortex and allowing persons to respond to potential danger before they really know what's happening?

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

Recordings of brain activity show that it is impossible to experience positive and negative emotions at the same time.

Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which theory of emotion explains that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of your past experiences, the situation, and the reactions of others?

Bright light affects the timing of body rhythms by reducing the amount of melatonin produced by the

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

You can increase your efficiency by scheduling recreation, chores, and studying

Learned motives which are acquired in complex ways, such as cultural conditioning, and include the desire for status, money, success, achievement, and dominance are called __________ motives.

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, optimum performance occurs at higher levels of arousal for simple tasks and lower levels of arousal for complex tasks.

The theory that explains that posed facial expressions can alter emotion, such as frowning making one feel sad and smiling making one feel happy, is known as the __________ hypothesis.

Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion, drives a sporty car, is seen at all the important events, and only associates with the most popular people on campus. Carey has a high need for

Which of the following summarizes the relationships among arousal, task complexity, and performance?

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

According to the Cannon-Bard theory,

Susan has been undergoing chemotherapy. Because the drugs used in this treatment cause nausea, Susan may experience

According to Plutchik, a mixture of love, anger, and fear produces the emotion of

The components of an emotion are

A commercial for an ice cold beverage shown on a day with record high temperatures is probably an effort to arouse one's __________ motives.

The people of France are less likely to become obese because they eat smaller portions and eat slower than people in the United States.

The cognitive theory of emotion emphasizes

Which of the following receives sensory information very directly and quickly, bypassing the cortex and allowing persons to respond to potential danger before they really know what's happening?

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

Recordings of brain activity show that it is impossible to experience positive and negative emotions at the same time.

Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which theory of emotion explains that emotions occur when physical arousal is labeled or interpreted on the basis of your past experiences, the situation, and the reactions of others?

Bright light affects the timing of body rhythms by reducing the amount of melatonin produced by the

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

You can increase your efficiency by scheduling recreation, chores, and studying

Learned motives which are acquired in complex ways, such as cultural conditioning, and include the desire for status, money, success, achievement, and dominance are called __________ motives.

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, optimum performance occurs at higher levels of arousal for simple tasks and lower levels of arousal for complex tasks.

The theory that explains that posed facial expressions can alter emotion, such as frowning making one feel sad and smiling making one feel happy, is known as the __________ hypothesis.

Carey always seems to wear the latest fashion, drives a sporty car, is seen at all the important events, and only associates with the most popular people on campus. Carey has a high need for

Which of the following summarizes the relationships among arousal, task complexity, and performance?

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

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Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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