Question 1

Emotional expressions are the part of emotion with which we are usually most familiar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Regarding gender differences in expressing emotions in Western cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boys and adult men are more likely to express only anger and hostility. 
B)  Female babies start out life more emotionally expressive than male babies. 
C)  In Western cultures, little boys learn to "toughen up" and curtail expression of most of their emotions. 
D)  In Western cultures, girls are encouraged to express sadness, fear, shame, and guilt. 
A)  Boys and adult men are more likely to express only anger and hostility. 
B)  Female babies start out life more emotionally expressive than male babies. 
C)  In Western cultures, little boys learn to "toughen up" and curtail expression of most of their emotions. 
D)  In Western cultures, girls are encouraged to express sadness, fear, shame, and guilt.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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 4

In a research study, one-third of the subjects were injected with adrenaline, one-third were given a tranquilizer, and one-third were injected with a placebo (salt water) and shown a slapstick comedy film. The findings of the study provided support for Schachter's theory of emotion since the group members that laughed the MOST were the ones injected with

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenaline. 
B)  a tranquilizer. 
C)  a placebo 
D)  nothing. 
A)  adrenaline. 
B)  a tranquilizer. 
C)  a placebo 
D)  nothing.

Question 5

Sex is considered homeostatic and necessary for individual survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Low intensity states that can last for many hours, or even days, can affect day-to-day behavior, and are closely tied to circadian rhythms are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low intensity states that can last for...

Question 7

The National Academy of Sciences recently concluded that polygraph tests

Accepted Answer

A)  are 98 percent accurate, regardless of the examiner. 
B)  are more likely to label the guilty innocent than the reverse. 
C)  should be used to screen employees. 
D)  should not be used to screen employees. 
A)  are 98 percent accurate, regardless of the examiner. 
B)  are more likely to label the guilty innocent than the reverse. 
C)  should be used to screen employees. 
D)  should not be used to screen employees.

Question 8

Restraining one's emotions decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If Margie studies her college course in order to get good grades and praise from her parents, she would be described as being intrinsically motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Suppressing one's emotions tends to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase activity in the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  impair thinking and memory, as one devotes energy to self-control. 
C)  result in the person coping poorly with life and being more prone to depression. 
D)  cause all of these. 
A)  increase activity in the sympathetic nervous system. 
B)  impair thinking and memory, as one devotes energy to self-control. 
C)  result in the person coping poorly with life and being more prone to depression. 
D)  cause all of these.

Question 12

Explain the difference between individuals with a high need for achievement and those with a high need for power, describing the specific characteristics of each.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that individuals wit

Question 13

The needs that appear to be innate but are not necessary for survival, such as the needs for activity, exploration, manipulation, and physical contact are called __________ motives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The needs that appear to be innate...

Question 14

In a study on preferred body shape, women with abnormal eating habits

Accepted Answer

A)  rated their body shape as being farther from their ideal weight than women with normal eating habits. 
B)  chose as an ideal weight, one that was heavier than men prefer. 
C)  chose as an ideal weight, one that is lighter than what they think men prefer, but heavier than what men actually do prefer. 
D)  did not want to be thinner than what they thought men found attractive. 
A)  rated their body shape as being farther from their ideal weight than women with normal eating habits. 
B)  chose as an ideal weight, one that was heavier than men prefer. 
C)  chose as an ideal weight, one that is lighter than what they think men prefer, but heavier than what men actually do prefer. 
D)  did not want to be thinner than what they thought men found attractive.

Question 15

People are more likely to be creative when their motivation is

Accepted Answer

A)  global. 
B)  primary. 
C)  extrinsic. 
D)  intrinsic. 
A)  global. 
B)  primary. 
C)  extrinsic. 
D)  intrinsic.

Question 16

Adjusting to "jet lag" is fastest when you stay indoors, where you can sleep and eat on "home time."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Feeling dizzy or fainting at the sight of a traumatic injury can occur as a result of an overreaction of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which two psychologists added thinking and interpretation (cognition) to our view of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  Schachter and Lazarus 
C)  Cannon and Bard 
D)  Izard and Ekman 
A)  James-Lange 
B)  Schachter and Lazarus 
C)  Cannon and Bard 
D)  Izard and Ekman

Question 19

Which theory suggests that people seek optimum levels of activation for their body and nervous system with the right mix of activities preventing boredom or overstimulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal theory 
B)  activation-synthesis hypothesis 
C)  equilibration hypothesis 
D)  biorhythm theory 
A)  arousal theory 
B)  activation-synthesis hypothesis 
C)  equilibration hypothesis 
D)  biorhythm theory

Question 20

People who have had their stomachs surgically removed still experience hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Emotional expressions are the part of emotion with which we are usually most familiar.

Regarding gender differences in expressing emotions in Western cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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?

Sex is considered homeostatic and necessary for individual survival.

Low intensity states that can last for many hours, or even days, can affect day-to-day behavior, and are closely tied to circadian rhythms are called __________.

The National Academy of Sciences recently concluded that polygraph tests

Restraining one's emotions decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system.

If Margie studies her college course in order to get good grades and praise from her parents, she would be described as being intrinsically motivated.

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

Suppressing one's emotions tends to

Explain the difference between individuals with a high need for achievement and those with a high need for power, describing the specific characteristics of each.

The needs that appear to be innate but are not necessary for survival, such as the needs for activity, exploration, manipulation, and physical contact are called __________ motives.

In a study on preferred body shape, women with abnormal eating habits

People are more likely to be creative when their motivation is

Adjusting to "jet lag" is fastest when you stay indoors, where you can sleep and eat on "home time."

Feeling dizzy or fainting at the sight of a traumatic injury can occur as a result of an overreaction of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Which two psychologists added thinking and interpretation (cognition) to our view of emotion?

Which theory suggests that people seek optimum levels of activation for their body and nervous system with the right mix of activities preventing boredom or overstimulation?

People who have had their stomachs surgically removed still experience hunger.

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

Emotional expressions are the part of emotion with which we are usually most familiar.

Regarding gender differences in expressing emotions in Western cultures, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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?

Sex is considered homeostatic and necessary for individual survival.

Low intensity states that can last for many hours, or even days, can affect day-to-day behavior, and are closely tied to circadian rhythms are called __________.

The National Academy of Sciences recently concluded that polygraph tests

Restraining one's emotions decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system.

If Margie studies her college course in order to get good grades and praise from her parents, she would be described as being intrinsically motivated.

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

Suppressing one's emotions tends to

Explain the difference between individuals with a high need for achievement and those with a high need for power, describing the specific characteristics of each.

The needs that appear to be innate but are not necessary for survival, such as the needs for activity, exploration, manipulation, and physical contact are called __________ motives.

In a study on preferred body shape, women with abnormal eating habits

People are more likely to be creative when their motivation is

Adjusting to "jet lag" is fastest when you stay indoors, where you can sleep and eat on "home time."

Feeling dizzy or fainting at the sight of a traumatic injury can occur as a result of an overreaction of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Which two psychologists added thinking and interpretation (cognition) to our view of emotion?

Which theory suggests that people seek optimum levels of activation for their body and nervous system with the right mix of activities preventing boredom or overstimulation?

People who have had their stomachs surgically removed still experience hunger.

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

Filters