Question 1

Drive-reduction theory is MOST applicable to higher-level motives, such as enlisting in the armed forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Olga is experiencing a negative emotion, but it is not especially intense. Based on the dimensions of emotion described in the textbook, which emotion is Olga MOST likely feeling?

Accepted Answer

A) sleepiness 
B) alarm 
C) anger 
D) sadness 
A) sleepiness 
B) alarm 
C) anger 
D) sadness D

Question 3

_____ is an eating disorder defined by self-imposed restrictions on calorie intake.

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Amenorrhea 
C) Bulimia nervosa 
D) Binge eating disorder 
A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Amenorrhea 
C) Bulimia nervosa 
D) Binge eating disorder A

Question 4

The hierarchy of needs theory of motivation stems from the _____ perspective in psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) cognitive 
C) humanistic 
D) behavioral 
A) biological 
B) cognitive 
C) humanistic 
D) behavioral

Question 5

Stress hormones are released by the _____ gland(s).

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid 
B) pancreatic 
C) pituitary 
D) pineal 
A) thyroid 
B) pancreatic 
C) pituitary 
D) pineal

Question 6

Both the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion reflect the _____ perspective in psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) humanistic 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic 
A) biological 
B) humanistic 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic

Question 7

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, physiological responses _____emotional experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) precede 
B) occur simultaneously with 
C) follow 
D) are unrelated to 
A) precede 
B) occur simultaneously with 
C) follow 
D) are unrelated to

Question 8

Which statement is True?

Accepted Answer

A) Basic emotions vary across cultures. 
B) Most basic emotions are positive. 
C) Anger is one of the basic emotions. 
D) Basic emotions are learned. 
A) Basic emotions vary across cultures. 
B) Most basic emotions are positive. 
C) Anger is one of the basic emotions. 
D) Basic emotions are learned.

Question 9

Boredom is an example of an unpleasant, low-arousal emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dr. LaGrange is skeptical of drive theories of motivation. Which behavior is he MOST likely to cite in order to justify his skepticism?

Accepted Answer

A) bungee jumping 
B) having sex 
C) eating a quick meal 
D) fleeing a stranger carrying a knife 
A) bungee jumping 
B) having sex 
C) eating a quick meal 
D) fleeing a stranger carrying a knife

Question 11

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Provide an example of each from your own experience. Discuss how extrinsic motivation may affect intrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic motivation - Behavior is drive

Question 12

The amygdala is the brain structure MOST closely associated with the emotion of fear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Maslow used the term "self-determination" to refer to the need to reach one's fullest potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Smile, even though your heart is breaking," suggests a line from a famous song.Is this good advice? Refer to the James-Lange theory of emotion and the facial feedback hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

"Smile, even though your heart is breaki

Question 15

Critics of the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion contend that:

Accepted Answer

A) emotional experience occurs faster than bodily changes do. 
B) labeling is not necessary for emotional experience to occur. 
C) different emotions do not have distinct physiological signatures. 
D) the thalamus cannot carry out complex emotional processing on its own. 
A) emotional experience occurs faster than bodily changes do. 
B) labeling is not necessary for emotional experience to occur. 
C) different emotions do not have distinct physiological signatures. 
D) the thalamus cannot carry out complex emotional processing on its own.

Question 16

Approximately 50% of Americans are overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Basic emotions are innate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An example of an unpleasant, low-arousal emotion is:

Accepted Answer

A) anger. 
B) boredom. 
C) delight. 
D) contentment. 
A) anger. 
B) boredom. 
C) delight. 
D) contentment.

Question 19

How do bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder differ?

Accepted Answer

A) Bulimia nervosa is associated with the restriction of calorie intake, whereas binge eating disorder is not. 
B) Binge eating disorder is associated with purging, whereas bulimia nervosa is not. 
C) Binge eating disorder is associated with the restriction of calorie intake, whereas bulimia nervosa is not. 
D) Bulimia nervosa is associated with purging, whereas binge eating disorder is not. 
A) Bulimia nervosa is associated with the restriction of calorie intake, whereas binge eating disorder is not. 
B) Binge eating disorder is associated with purging, whereas bulimia nervosa is not. 
C) Binge eating disorder is associated with the restriction of calorie intake, whereas bulimia nervosa is not. 
D) Bulimia nervosa is associated with purging, whereas binge eating disorder is not.

Question 20

In terms of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the drive theory of motivation is MOST focused on the importance of _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization 
B) esteem 
C) physiological 
D) safety 
A) self-actualization 
B) esteem 
C) physiological 
D) safety

Drive-reduction theory is MOST applicable to higher-level motives, such as enlisting in the armed forces.

Olga is experiencing a negative emotion, but it is not especially intense. Based on the dimensions of emotion described in the textbook, which emotion is Olga MOST likely feeling?

_____ is an eating disorder defined by self-imposed restrictions on calorie intake.

The hierarchy of needs theory of motivation stems from the _____ perspective in psychology.

Stress hormones are released by the _____ gland(s).

Both the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion reflect the _____ perspective in psychology.

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, physiological responses _____emotional experiences.

Which statement is True?

Boredom is an example of an unpleasant, low-arousal emotion.

Dr. LaGrange is skeptical of drive theories of motivation. Which behavior is he MOST likely to cite in order to justify his skepticism?

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Provide an example of each from your own experience. Discuss how extrinsic motivation may affect intrinsic motivation.

The amygdala is the brain structure MOST closely associated with the emotion of fear.

Maslow used the term "self-determination" to refer to the need to reach one's fullest potential.

"Smile, even though your heart is breaking," suggests a line from a famous song.Is this good advice? Refer to the James-Lange theory of emotion and the facial feedback hypothesis.

Critics of the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion contend that:

Approximately 50% of Americans are overweight.

Basic emotions are innate.

An example of an unpleasant, low-arousal emotion is:

How do bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder differ?

In terms of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the drive theory of motivation is MOST focused on the importance of _____ needs.

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Drive-reduction theory is MOST applicable to higher-level motives, such as enlisting in the armed forces.

Olga is experiencing a negative emotion, but it is not especially intense. Based on the dimensions of emotion described in the textbook, which emotion is Olga MOST likely feeling?

_____ is an eating disorder defined by self-imposed restrictions on calorie intake.

The hierarchy of needs theory of motivation stems from the _____ perspective in psychology.

Stress hormones are released by the _____ gland(s).

Both the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion reflect the _____ perspective in psychology.

In the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, physiological responses _____emotional experiences.

Which statement is True?

Boredom is an example of an unpleasant, low-arousal emotion.

Dr. LaGrange is skeptical of drive theories of motivation. Which behavior is he MOST likely to cite in order to justify his skepticism?

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Provide an example of each from your own experience. Discuss how extrinsic motivation may affect intrinsic motivation.

The amygdala is the brain structure MOST closely associated with the emotion of fear.

Maslow used the term "self-determination" to refer to the need to reach one's fullest potential.

"Smile, even though your heart is breaking," suggests a line from a famous song.Is this good advice? Refer to the James-Lange theory of emotion and the facial feedback hypothesis.

Critics of the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion contend that:

Approximately 50% of Americans are overweight.

Basic emotions are innate.

An example of an unpleasant, low-arousal emotion is:

How do bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder differ?

In terms of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the drive theory of motivation is MOST focused on the importance of _____ needs.

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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