Question 1

When we're escaping from danger, like a fire, our _______ nervous system, is active. When we're digesting food, our _______ nervous system is active.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic; monochromatic 
B)  somatic; sympathetic 
C)  parasympathetic; automatic 
D)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
A)  sympathetic; monochromatic 
B)  somatic; sympathetic 
C)  parasympathetic; automatic 
D)  sympathetic; parasympathetic

Question 2

The study of psychological and neural influences on the immune system and its influences on behavior is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  health psychology. 
B)  psychiatry. 
C)  psychoneuroimmunology. 
D)  psychopathology. 
A)  health psychology. 
B)  psychiatry. 
C)  psychoneuroimmunology. 
D)  psychopathology.

Question 3

Refer to the graph below.
  According to the graph, which of the following would be likely to report the greatest degree of happiness with the state of their lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person earning less than $40,000 annually 
B)  A person earning about $75,000 annually 
C)  A person earning about $80,000 annually 
D)  A person earning more than $150,000 annually 
A)  A person earning less than $40,000 annually 
B)  A person earning about $75,000 annually 
C)  A person earning about $80,000 annually 
D)  A person earning more than $150,000 annually

Question 4

A friend's mother has been injured in an automobile accident. To help the family, you organize a walk-a-thon at a local park, raising funds for the mother's care. The benefits of this kind of help are supported by the _______ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning 
B)  stress and health 
C)  stress buffering 
D)  social support 
A)  social learning 
B)  stress and health 
C)  stress buffering 
D)  social support

Question 5

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the figure and table below
  
-You are hiking through the woods when you suddenly hear the distinctive sound of a rattlesnake. Based on the information in the figure and table, your brain is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  experience increased activity in the insula and cingulate cortex. 
B)  trigger the release of cortisol into your bloodstream. 
C)  increase the number of white blood cells in your body. 
D)  temporarily stop producing hormones. 
A)  experience increased activity in the insula and cingulate cortex. 
B)  trigger the release of cortisol into your bloodstream. 
C)  increase the number of white blood cells in your body. 
D)  temporarily stop producing hormones.

Question 6

Lawyers and CEOs are stereotypical examples of individuals displaying _______ behavior patterns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lawyers and CEOs are stereotypical examples of...

Question 7

When you are startled by a noise in the middle of the night, your heart begins racing. This increase in heart rate is due to the work of your

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic nervous system. 
B)  central nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  somatic nervous system. 
B)  central nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 8

In the 1930s, researchers found that after lesioning the amygdala on both sides of the brain in monkeys, the monkeys no longer

Accepted Answer

A)  approached their human captors. 
B)  attacked other monkeys. 
C)  engaged in social relations with other monkeys. 
D)  had the ability to walk upright. 
A)  approached their human captors. 
B)  attacked other monkeys. 
C)  engaged in social relations with other monkeys. 
D)  had the ability to walk upright.

Question 9

Suppose you are watching the Super Bowl and your team kicks a last-second field goal to win the game. All at once, your heart begins to pound and you feel elation over winning. Which theory of emotion does this experience support?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  The James-Lange theory 
C)  The two-factor theory of emotion 
D)  The Schachter-Singer theory 
A)  The Cannon-Bard theory 
B)  The James-Lange theory 
C)  The two-factor theory of emotion 
D)  The Schachter-Singer theory

Question 10

Disruption of a person's ability to experience a range of emotions, as a result of brain damage, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  region of interest disorder. 
B)  emotional syndrome. 
C)  stress immunization. 
D)  general adaptation syndrome. 
A)  region of interest disorder. 
B)  emotional syndrome. 
C)  stress immunization. 
D)  general adaptation syndrome.

Question 11

Explain why it is important for us to avoid prolonged periods of stress.

Accepted Answer

Stress suppresses the immune s

Question 12

According to the theory of natural selection, we evolved to both represent emotions with our faces and quickly interpret emotional facial features in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  find a mate. 
B)  improve our chances of survival. 
C)  identify people by name. 
D)  make meaningful social connections. 
A)  find a mate. 
B)  improve our chances of survival. 
C)  identify people by name. 
D)  make meaningful social connections.

Question 13

The first step in the alarm reaction to stress within the general adaptation syndrome involves the activation of the _______ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In general, the stress system calls for body reactions in humans that

Accepted Answer

A)  are only good for us in the short run. 
B)  are best managed over an extended period of time. 
C)  lead to increased resilience over long periods of time. 
D)  promote the long-term health of the immune system. 
A)  are only good for us in the short run. 
B)  are best managed over an extended period of time. 
C)  lead to increased resilience over long periods of time. 
D)  promote the long-term health of the immune system.

Question 15

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the graphs below.
  
-What is suggested about the timing of stress hormone release before and after a stressful event?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hormones are released only in the period immediately after the stressor occurs. 
B)  Hormones are released only in the period immediately before the stressor occurs. 
C)  Hormone release begins during an anticipatory period and peaks when a stressor occurs. 
D)  Hormone release and stress are less related for psychological stressors than for physical stressors. 
A)  Hormones are released only in the period immediately after the stressor occurs. 
B)  Hormones are released only in the period immediately before the stressor occurs. 
C)  Hormone release begins during an anticipatory period and peaks when a stressor occurs. 
D)  Hormone release and stress are less related for psychological stressors than for physical stressors.

Question 16

Which chain of events in emotional responses characterizes the James-Lange theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stimulus $\rightarrow$perception/interpretation$\rightarrow$emotion $\rightarrow$ physiological changes 
B)  Stimulus $\rightarrow$ perception/interpretation $\rightarrow$physiological changes $\rightarrow$ emotion 
C)  Physiological changes $\rightarrow$stimulus $\rightarrow$ emotion 
D)  Stimulus $\rightarrow$perception/interpretation $\rightarrow$ simultaneous emotion and physiological changes 
A)  Stimulus $\rightarrow$perception/interpretation$\rightarrow$emotion $\rightarrow$ physiological changes 
B)  Stimulus $\rightarrow$ perception/interpretation $\rightarrow$physiological changes $\rightarrow$ emotion 
C)  Physiological changes $\rightarrow$stimulus $\rightarrow$ emotion 
D)  Stimulus $\rightarrow$perception/interpretation $\rightarrow$ simultaneous emotion and physiological changes

Question 17

According to the _______ theory, if you awaken in the night to a sudden scream outside your window, a tightening of your muscles and a surge of adrenaline will precede your feeling of fear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _______ theory, if you...

Question 18

In which disorder does a patient have memories of unpleasant events that repeatedly plague him or her, often provoking fear and sympathetic activation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
C)  Anorexia nervosa 
D)  Schizophrenia 
A)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
C)  Anorexia nervosa 
D)  Schizophrenia

Question 19

Based on the information in the textbook, which would be most useful in promoting a healthy, less stressful lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spending more time alone 
B)  Increasing hours at work 
C)  Dining out two or more times a week 
D)  Starting a regular exercise program 
A)  Spending more time alone 
B)  Increasing hours at work 
C)  Dining out two or more times a week 
D)  Starting a regular exercise program

Question 20

According to the practice of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), "being in the present moment" helps us

Accepted Answer

A)  let go of the past permanently. 
B)  find solutions to everyday problems. 
C)  be more accepting of negative feelings. 
D)  reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. 
A)  let go of the past permanently. 
B)  find solutions to everyday problems. 
C)  be more accepting of negative feelings. 
D)  reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

When we're escaping from danger, like a fire, our _ nervous system, is active. When we're digesting food, our _ nervous system is active.

The study of psychological and neural influences on the immune system and its influences on behavior is known as

Refer to the graph below. According to the graph, which of the following would be likely to report the greatest degree of happiness with the state of their lives?

A friend's mother has been injured in an automobile accident. To help the family, you organize a walk-a-thon at a local park, raising funds for the mother's care. The benefits of this kind of help are supported by the _______ hypothesis.

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure and table below -You are hiking through the woods when you suddenly hear the distinctive sound of a rattlesnake. Based on the information in the figure and table, your brain is most likely to

Lawyers and CEOs are stereotypical examples of individuals displaying _______ behavior patterns.

When you are startled by a noise in the middle of the night, your heart begins racing. This increase in heart rate is due to the work of your

In the 1930s, researchers found that after lesioning the amygdala on both sides of the brain in monkeys, the monkeys no longer

Suppose you are watching the Super Bowl and your team kicks a last-second field goal to win the game. All at once, your heart begins to pound and you feel elation over winning. Which theory of emotion does this experience support?

Disruption of a person's ability to experience a range of emotions, as a result of brain damage, is called

Explain why it is important for us to avoid prolonged periods of stress.

According to the theory of natural selection, we evolved to both represent emotions with our faces and quickly interpret emotional facial features in order to

The first step in the alarm reaction to stress within the general adaptation syndrome involves the activation of the _______ nervous system.

In general, the stress system calls for body reactions in humans that

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the graphs below. -What is suggested about the timing of stress hormone release before and after a stressful event?

Which chain of events in emotional responses characterizes the James-Lange theory of emotion?

According to the _______ theory, if you awaken in the night to a sudden scream outside your window, a tightening of your muscles and a surge of adrenaline will precede your feeling of fear.

In which disorder does a patient have memories of unpleasant events that repeatedly plague him or her, often provoking fear and sympathetic activation?

Based on the information in the textbook, which would be most useful in promoting a healthy, less stressful lifestyle?

According to the practice of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), "being in the present moment" helps us

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Exam 13: Emotions, Stress, and Health

When we're escaping from danger, like a fire, our _______ nervous system, is active. When we're digesting food, our _______ nervous system is active.

The study of psychological and neural influences on the immune system and its influences on behavior is known as

Refer to the graph below. According to the graph, which of the following would be likely to report the greatest degree of happiness with the state of their lives?

A friend's mother has been injured in an automobile accident. To help the family, you organize a walk-a-thon at a local park, raising funds for the mother's care. The benefits of this kind of help are supported by the _______ hypothesis.

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure and table below -You are hiking through the woods when you suddenly hear the distinctive sound of a rattlesnake. Based on the information in the figure and table, your brain is most likely to

Lawyers and CEOs are stereotypical examples of individuals displaying _______ behavior patterns.

When you are startled by a noise in the middle of the night, your heart begins racing. This increase in heart rate is due to the work of your

In the 1930s, researchers found that after lesioning the amygdala on both sides of the brain in monkeys, the monkeys no longer

Suppose you are watching the Super Bowl and your team kicks a last-second field goal to win the game. All at once, your heart begins to pound and you feel elation over winning. Which theory of emotion does this experience support?

Disruption of a person's ability to experience a range of emotions, as a result of brain damage, is called

Explain why it is important for us to avoid prolonged periods of stress.

According to the theory of natural selection, we evolved to both represent emotions with our faces and quickly interpret emotional facial features in order to

The first step in the alarm reaction to stress within the general adaptation syndrome involves the activation of the _______ nervous system.

In general, the stress system calls for body reactions in humans that

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the graphs below. -What is suggested about the timing of stress hormone release before and after a stressful event?

Which chain of events in emotional responses characterizes the James-Lange theory of emotion?

According to the _______ theory, if you awaken in the night to a sudden scream outside your window, a tightening of your muscles and a surge of adrenaline will precede your feeling of fear.

In which disorder does a patient have memories of unpleasant events that repeatedly plague him or her, often provoking fear and sympathetic activation?

Based on the information in the textbook, which would be most useful in promoting a healthy, less stressful lifestyle?

According to the practice of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), "being in the present moment" helps us

Introduction: Principles of Psychology

Psychology As a Science

The Neuroscience of Behavior

Genes, Environment, and Behavior

Developmental Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Cognition

Intelligence

Motivation and the Regulation of Behavior

Personality

Social Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Filters

When we're escaping from danger, like a fire, our _ nervous system, is active. When we're digesting food, our _ nervous system is active.