Question 1

The venting of negative emotions through catharsis is good for mental health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The longer we remain in a state of sensory deprivation, the more likely we are to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase our ability to concentrate. 
B)  have hallucinations 
C)  establish a satisfying, relaxed feeling. 
D)  restore our energy levels. 
A)  increase our ability to concentrate. 
B)  have hallucinations 
C)  establish a satisfying, relaxed feeling. 
D)  restore our energy levels.

Question 3

Which of the following statements does not reflect the role genes play in body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children adopted at birth resemble their biological parents more than their adoptive parents body size. 
B)  Obesity appears to befluenced by genetic factors. 
C)  Thinness appears to befluenced by genetic factors. 
D)  Childhood eating patterns have little to do with whether one becomes obese 
A)  Children adopted at birth resemble their biological parents more than their adoptive parents body size. 
B)  Obesity appears to befluenced by genetic factors. 
C)  Thinness appears to befluenced by genetic factors. 
D)  Childhood eating patterns have little to do with whether one becomes obese

Question 4

The internal body state accompanying the emotion is the ________ component of emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  aroused 
B)  sedated 
C)  physical 
D)  natural 
A)  aroused 
B)  sedated 
C)  physical 
D)  natural

Question 5

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves showing

Accepted Answer

A)  people some of the world's most famous art works and asking them to write about the meaning each picture. 
B)  a series of random shapes to people and asking them for a reaction to each one. 
C)  ambiguous pictures and asking people to write or talk about them 
D)  a series of pictures from the subject's life and asking him or her to talk about each one. 
A)  people some of the world's most famous art works and asking them to write about the meaning each picture. 
B)  a series of random shapes to people and asking them for a reaction to each one. 
C)  ambiguous pictures and asking people to write or talk about them 
D)  a series of pictures from the subject's life and asking him or her to talk about each one.

Question 6

Which theory suggests that our feeling of emotion and our physiological response to an emotional situation occur at about the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schachter-Singer theory 
B)  Arousal theory 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  James-Lange theory 
A)  Schachter-Singer theory 
B)  Arousal theory 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  James-Lange theory

Question 7

Consistent with the facial-feedback hypothesis, it has been suggested that

Accepted Answer

A)  we often display a facial expression first, and this produces our emotional experience 
B)  we often label our emotions first and then display an appropriate facial expression. 
C)  we usually experience the emotion and display the appropriate expression simultaneously. 
D)  there is no connection between the emotions we experience and our facial expression. 
A)  we often display a facial expression first, and this produces our emotional experience 
B)  we often label our emotions first and then display an appropriate facial expression. 
C)  we usually experience the emotion and display the appropriate expression simultaneously. 
D)  there is no connection between the emotions we experience and our facial expression.

Question 8

Sternberg's triangular theory of love is based on three components-intimacy, passion and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One type of thirst develops from a loss of fluid from the body tissues, which can be caused by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  bleeding. 
D)  salty food 
A)  diarrhea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  bleeding. 
D)  salty food

Question 10

A decrease in the amount of exercise may result in the body's tendency to

Accepted Answer

A)  raise its metabolic rate. 
B)  lower its metabolic rate 
C)  decrease the number of fat cells.
Dcrease the number of thin cells. 
A)  raise its metabolic rate. 
B)  lower its metabolic rate 
C)  decrease the number of fat cells.
Dcrease the number of thin cells.

Question 11

The motive concerned with accomplishing difficult tasks and maintaining standards of excellence is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  apperception motive. 
B)  power motive. 
C)  affiliation motive. 
D)  achievement motive 
A)  apperception motive. 
B)  power motive. 
C)  affiliation motive. 
D)  achievement motive

Question 12

The pace at which the body burns calories to produce energy is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  fat-cell thermostat. 
B)  metabolic rate 
C)  weight set point.
Dsulin utilization curve. 
A)  fat-cell thermostat. 
B)  metabolic rate 
C)  weight set point.
Dsulin utilization curve.

Question 13

The James-Lange theory of emotion claims that emotional feelings occur as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive appraisal. 
B)  activation of an area the visual cortex. 
C)  unconscious habits. 
D)  physiological changes 
A)  cognitive appraisal. 
B)  activation of an area the visual cortex. 
C)  unconscious habits. 
D)  physiological changes

Question 14

The fact that organisms often engage in behaviours that increase rather than reduce tension contradicts

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement theory. 
B)  arousal theory. 
C)  drive-reduction theory 
D)  expectancy theory. 
A)  achievement theory. 
B)  arousal theory. 
C)  drive-reduction theory 
D)  expectancy theory.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The desire to act order to get a paycrease 
B)  The desire to eat because of hunger 
C)  The desire to cry because of a feeling of sadness 
D)  The desire to study because you like psychology 
A)  The desire to act order to get a paycrease 
B)  The desire to eat because of hunger 
C)  The desire to cry because of a feeling of sadness 
D)  The desire to study because you like psychology

Question 16

People with a high need for achievement take very high risks to have a sense of ongoing challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In most societies boys are better able to hide disappointment than girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Behaviours which help the body maintain a balanced internal state or equilibrium are likely to be repeated according to which of these theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drive-reduction theory 
B)  Expectancy theory 
C)  Achievement theory
Dstinct theory 
A)  Drive-reduction theory 
B)  Expectancy theory 
C)  Achievement theory
Dstinct theory

Question 19

Severely restricting food intake results in an initial loss of weight, but the body adjusts its energy consumption by lowering the metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The theory of emotions that asserts that different patterns of physiological arousal are associated with different emotions is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannon-Bard theory. 
B)  facial-feedback theory. 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Schachter-Singer theory. 
A)  Cannon-Bard theory. 
B)  facial-feedback theory. 
C)  James-Lange theory 
D)  Schachter-Singer theory.

The venting of negative emotions through catharsis is good for mental health.

The longer we remain in a state of sensory deprivation, the more likely we are to

Which of the following statements does not reflect the role genes play in body weight?

The internal body state accompanying the emotion is the ________ component of emotion.

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves showing

Which theory suggests that our feeling of emotion and our physiological response to an emotional situation occur at about the same time?

Consistent with the facial-feedback hypothesis, it has been suggested that

Sternberg's triangular theory of love is based on three components-intimacy, passion and commitment.

One type of thirst develops from a loss of fluid from the body tissues, which can be caused by all of the following except

A decrease in the amount of exercise may result in the body's tendency to

The motive concerned with accomplishing difficult tasks and maintaining standards of excellence is called the

The pace at which the body burns calories to produce energy is called the

The James-Lange theory of emotion claims that emotional feelings occur as a result of

The fact that organisms often engage in behaviours that increase rather than reduce tension contradicts

Which of the following best describes extrinsic motivation?

People with a high need for achievement take very high risks to have a sense of ongoing challenge.

In most societies boys are better able to hide disappointment than girls.

Behaviours which help the body maintain a balanced internal state or equilibrium are likely to be repeated according to which of these theories?

Severely restricting food intake results in an initial loss of weight, but the body adjusts its energy consumption by lowering the metabolic rate.

The theory of emotions that asserts that different patterns of physiological arousal are associated with different emotions is the

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Exam 9: Motivation and Emotion

The venting of negative emotions through catharsis is good for mental health.

The longer we remain in a state of sensory deprivation, the more likely we are to

Which of the following statements does not reflect the role genes play in body weight?

The internal body state accompanying the emotion is the ________ component of emotion.

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves showing

Which theory suggests that our feeling of emotion and our physiological response to an emotional situation occur at about the same time?

Consistent with the facial-feedback hypothesis, it has been suggested that

Sternberg's triangular theory of love is based on three components-intimacy, passion and commitment.

One type of thirst develops from a loss of fluid from the body tissues, which can be caused by all of the following except

A decrease in the amount of exercise may result in the body's tendency to

The motive concerned with accomplishing difficult tasks and maintaining standards of excellence is called the

The pace at which the body burns calories to produce energy is called the

The James-Lange theory of emotion claims that emotional feelings occur as a result of

The fact that organisms often engage in behaviours that increase rather than reduce tension contradicts

Which of the following best describes extrinsic motivation?

People with a high need for achievement take very high risks to have a sense of ongoing challenge.

In most societies boys are better able to hide disappointment than girls.

Behaviours which help the body maintain a balanced internal state or equilibrium are likely to be repeated according to which of these theories?

Severely restricting food intake results in an initial loss of weight, but the body adjusts its energy consumption by lowering the metabolic rate.

The theory of emotions that asserts that different patterns of physiological arousal are associated with different emotions is the

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Conciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Social Psychology

Personality Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychology Disorders

Therapies

Filters