Question 1

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with bulimia are underweight. 
B)  People with bulimia are often impulsive in other areas of their lives. 
C)  Bulimia can cause tooth erosion, tooth loss, damage to the throat and stomach, serious digestive disorders, and even death. 
D)  All of these options are characteristic of bulimia. 
A)  People with bulimia are underweight. 
B)  People with bulimia are often impulsive in other areas of their lives. 
C)  Bulimia can cause tooth erosion, tooth loss, damage to the throat and stomach, serious digestive disorders, and even death. 
D)  All of these options are characteristic of bulimia.

Question 2

According to Zuckerman, which of the following people will have the MOST difficulty in their career or home relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yachi is a low sensation seeker working as an air traffic controller. 
B)  Jacob is a high sensation seeker working as a test pilot for the Air Force. 
C)  Mr. Dudley has a low to moderate need for arousal; Mrs. Dudley has a moderate to low need for arousal. 
D)  Peony has a moderate need for arousal, and works as a mail carrier. 
A)  Yachi is a low sensation seeker working as an air traffic controller. 
B)  Jacob is a high sensation seeker working as a test pilot for the Air Force. 
C)  Mr. Dudley has a low to moderate need for arousal; Mrs. Dudley has a moderate to low need for arousal. 
D)  Peony has a moderate need for arousal, and works as a mail carrier.

Question 3

Sociobiologist, Edward O. Wilson believes that humans also have instincts like _________, genetically transmitted from one generation to the next.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression and competition 
B)  competition and cooperation 
C)  aggression and cooperation 
D)  none of the above 
A)  aggression and competition 
B)  competition and cooperation 
C)  aggression and cooperation 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

According to _____, bodily arousal must be labeled or interpreted for an emotional experience to occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange theory 
C)  the facial feedback hypothesis 
D)  Schachter's two-factor theory 
A)  Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  James-Lange theory 
C)  the facial feedback hypothesis 
D)  Schachter's two-factor theory

Question 5

A behavior pattern that is unlearned and found in almost all members of a species is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  impossible 
B)  a reflex 
C)  an instinct 
D)  routine 
A)  impossible 
B)  a reflex 
C)  an instinct 
D)  routine

Question 6

According to your text, the critical factor in our future enjoyment of a task is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  our prior interest in that task 
B)  how we interpret our motivation for engaging in that task 
C)  whether or not we receive external rewards (e.g., praise, money, etc.) for that task 
D)  whether or not the task matches our personality 
A)  our prior interest in that task 
B)  how we interpret our motivation for engaging in that task 
C)  whether or not we receive external rewards (e.g., praise, money, etc.) for that task 
D)  whether or not the task matches our personality

Question 7

In Somalia, refugees often sacrificed their own safety in efforts to help others. This behavior refutes a basic premise of which theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incentive theory 
B)  Drive-reduction theory 
C)  Maslow's theory 
D)  Cognitive theory 
A)  Incentive theory 
B)  Drive-reduction theory 
C)  Maslow's theory 
D)  Cognitive theory

Question 8

In recent times, the case for instincts in humans has been supported by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  incentive theorists 
B)  behaviorists 
C)  sociobiologists 
D)  psychoanalysts 
A)  incentive theorists 
B)  behaviorists 
C)  sociobiologists 
D)  psychoanalysts

Question 9

Contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion, including the research that supports or refutes each position, using joy/happiness to illustrate your answer. Describe how Schachter's two-factor theory combines elements from each of these theories.

Accepted Answer

The James-Lange theory of emotion sugges

Question 10

The two factors in Schachter's theory of emotion are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical arousal and cognitive labeling 
B)  psychological arousal and emotional expression 
C)  emotional expression and physical arousal 
D)  cognitive labeling and psychological arousal 
A)  physical arousal and cognitive labeling 
B)  psychological arousal and emotional expression 
C)  emotional expression and physical arousal 
D)  cognitive labeling and psychological arousal

Question 11

The _____ theory says people are "pulled" by external stimuli to act in a certain way.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  drive-reduction 
C)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D)  incentive 
A)  cognitive 
B)  drive-reduction 
C)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D)  incentive

Question 12

During a routine polygraph test for a job at a bank, Armin is asked if he has ever stolen money. He says, "Never." Immediately, the polygraph recorded sympathetic arousal, which indicates that Armin _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  told a lie 
B)  was very nervous 
C)  told the truth 
D)  any of these options 
A)  told a lie 
B)  was very nervous 
C)  told the truth 
D)  any of these options

Question 13

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, the thalamus sends simultaneous messages to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  central nervous system and peripheral nervous system 
B)  endocrine system and muscular system 
C)  cortex and autonomic nervous system 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system 
A)  central nervous system and peripheral nervous system 
B)  endocrine system and muscular system 
C)  cortex and autonomic nervous system 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system

Question 14

The polygraph, or "lie detector," measures primarily the _____ component of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  articulatory 
C)  cognitive 
D)  subjective 
A)  physiological 
B)  articulatory 
C)  cognitive 
D)  subjective

Question 15

Subjects in Schachter's classic study on emotions were given an injection of epinephrine, which caused physiological arousal. Some subjects were correctly informed about the drug's effects, others were either uninformed or misinformed. Which of the following happened?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correctly informed participants were unaffected by the behavior of others around them. 
B)  Misinformed participants took on the emotions of others around them. 
C)  Uninformed participants took on the emotions of others around them. 
D)  All of these options 
A)  Correctly informed participants were unaffected by the behavior of others around them. 
B)  Misinformed participants took on the emotions of others around them. 
C)  Uninformed participants took on the emotions of others around them. 
D)  All of these options

Question 16

Jay, a single male, just saw a very attractive woman in the student lounge. According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what would be MOST likely to happen next?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jay might fall in love. 
B)  Jay might experience lust. 
C)  Jay might notice an increase in his heart rate and breathing. 
D)  Jay would rather focus on studying for his psychology exam 
A)  Jay might fall in love. 
B)  Jay might experience lust. 
C)  Jay might notice an increase in his heart rate and breathing. 
D)  Jay would rather focus on studying for his psychology exam

Question 17

This is a criticism of the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical arousal can occur without any emotional experience. 
B)  It requires a distinctly pattern of arousal for each emotion. 
C)  Most people are not aware of slight variations in physical arousal patterns for basic emotions. 
D)  All of these options 
A)  Physical arousal can occur without any emotional experience. 
B)  It requires a distinctly pattern of arousal for each emotion. 
C)  Most people are not aware of slight variations in physical arousal patterns for basic emotions. 
D)  All of these options

Question 18

In the classic motivation study by Lepper, Greene, and Nisbett, children who were _____ continued to show more of an interest in drawing than children in the other groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  promised Good Player certificates for previous drawings 
B)  given unexpected Good Player certificates for previous drawings 
C)  neither promised nor given Good Player certificates for previous drawings 
D)  orally encouraged to draw 
A)  promised Good Player certificates for previous drawings 
B)  given unexpected Good Player certificates for previous drawings 
C)  neither promised nor given Good Player certificates for previous drawings 
D)  orally encouraged to draw

Question 19

You feel anxious because you are sweating and your heart is beating rapidly. This statement illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  two-factor 
C)  Cannon-Bard 
D)  physiological feedback 
A)  James-Lange 
B)  two-factor 
C)  Cannon-Bard 
D)  physiological feedback

Question 20

Describe the cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components of experiencing fear while riding a roller coaster, and state the role of the, limbic system, the frontal lobes, and the autonomic nervous system in the expression of this emotion.

Accepted Answer

Experiencing fear while riding a roller

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

According to Zuckerman, which of the following people will have the MOST difficulty in their career or home relationships?

Sociobiologist, Edward O. Wilson believes that humans also have instincts like _________, genetically transmitted from one generation to the next.

According to _____, bodily arousal must be labeled or interpreted for an emotional experience to occur.

A behavior pattern that is unlearned and found in almost all members of a species is called _____.

According to your text, the critical factor in our future enjoyment of a task is _____.

In Somalia, refugees often sacrificed their own safety in efforts to help others. This behavior refutes a basic premise of which theory of motivation?

In recent times, the case for instincts in humans has been supported by _____.

Contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion, including the research that supports or refutes each position, using joy/happiness to illustrate your answer. Describe how Schachter's two-factor theory combines elements from each of these theories.

The two factors in Schachter's theory of emotion are _____.

The _____ theory says people are "pulled" by external stimuli to act in a certain way.

During a routine polygraph test for a job at a bank, Armin is asked if he has ever stolen money. He says, "Never." Immediately, the polygraph recorded sympathetic arousal, which indicates that Armin _____.

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, the thalamus sends simultaneous messages to the _____.

The polygraph, or "lie detector," measures primarily the _____ component of emotions.

Subjects in Schachter's classic study on emotions were given an injection of epinephrine, which caused physiological arousal. Some subjects were correctly informed about the drug's effects, others were either uninformed or misinformed. Which of the following happened?

Jay, a single male, just saw a very attractive woman in the student lounge. According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what would be MOST likely to happen next?

This is a criticism of the James-Lange theory of emotion.

In the classic motivation study by Lepper, Greene, and Nisbett, children who were _____ continued to show more of an interest in drawing than children in the other groups.

You feel anxious because you are sweating and your heart is beating rapidly. This statement illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.

Describe the cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components of experiencing fear while riding a roller coaster, and state the role of the, limbic system, the frontal lobes, and the autonomic nervous system in the expression of this emotion.

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Exam 12: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

According to Zuckerman, which of the following people will have the MOST difficulty in their career or home relationships?

Sociobiologist, Edward O. Wilson believes that humans also have instincts like _________, genetically transmitted from one generation to the next.

According to _____, bodily arousal must be labeled or interpreted for an emotional experience to occur.

A behavior pattern that is unlearned and found in almost all members of a species is called _____.

According to your text, the critical factor in our future enjoyment of a task is _____.

In Somalia, refugees often sacrificed their own safety in efforts to help others. This behavior refutes a basic premise of which theory of motivation?

In recent times, the case for instincts in humans has been supported by _____.

Contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion, including the research that supports or refutes each position, using joy/happiness to illustrate your answer. Describe how Schachter's two-factor theory combines elements from each of these theories.

The two factors in Schachter's theory of emotion are _____.

The _____ theory says people are "pulled" by external stimuli to act in a certain way.

During a routine polygraph test for a job at a bank, Armin is asked if he has ever stolen money. He says, "Never." Immediately, the polygraph recorded sympathetic arousal, which indicates that Armin _____.

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, the thalamus sends simultaneous messages to the _____.

The polygraph, or "lie detector," measures primarily the _____ component of emotions.

Subjects in Schachter's classic study on emotions were given an injection of epinephrine, which caused physiological arousal. Some subjects were correctly informed about the drug's effects, others were either uninformed or misinformed. Which of the following happened?

Jay, a single male, just saw a very attractive woman in the student lounge. According to the James-Lange theory of emotion, what would be MOST likely to happen next?

This is a criticism of the James-Lange theory of emotion.

In the classic motivation study by Lepper, Greene, and Nisbett, children who were _____ continued to show more of an interest in drawing than children in the other groups.

You feel anxious because you are sweating and your heart is beating rapidly. This statement illustrates the _____ theory of emotion.

Describe the cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components of experiencing fear while riding a roller coaster, and state the role of the, limbic system, the frontal lobes, and the autonomic nervous system in the expression of this emotion.

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Stress and Health Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Gender and Human Sexuality

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Social Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

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