Question 1

The term "valence" refers to how intense an emotion is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Maslow used the term _____ to refer to the need to reach one's fullest potential.

Accepted Answer

A) self-determination. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) self-transcendence. 
A) self-determination. 
B) self-esteem. 
C) self-actualization. 
D) self-transcendence.

Question 3

The field of study MOST closely associated with the contemporary investigation of happiness is _____ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive 
B) positive 
C) humanistic 
D) developmental 
A) cognitive 
B) positive 
C) humanistic 
D) developmental

Question 4

According to Deci and Ryan (2008), the core human motivation is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization. 
B) self-transcendence. 
C) self-determination. 
D) self-esteem. 
A) self-actualization. 
B) self-transcendence. 
C) self-determination. 
D) self-esteem.

Question 5

Which theory of emotion is correctly matched with the sequence of events it proposes?

Accepted Answer

A) James-Lange - stimulus > physiological response > emotional experience 
B) Cannon-Bard - stimulus > physiological response > cognitive labeling > emotional experience 
C) Schachter-Singer - stimulus > physiological response + emotional experience 
D) Lazarus - stimulus > physiological response > emotional experience 
A) James-Lange - stimulus > physiological response > emotional experience 
B) Cannon-Bard - stimulus > physiological response > cognitive labeling > emotional experience 
C) Schachter-Singer - stimulus > physiological response + emotional experience 
D) Lazarus - stimulus > physiological response > emotional experience

Question 6

The heritability of body mass index is about _____ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 45 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 85 
A) 45 
B) 65 
C) 75 
D) 85

Question 7

Money is an example of an extrinsic motivator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cannon and Washburn discovered the role of the hypothalamus in hunger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fear and anger are distinguished by slightly different patterns of sympathetic nervous system activation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Lazarus, emotions:

Accepted Answer

A) follow people's physiological responses to stimuli. 
B) are generated in tandem with people's physiological responses to stimuli. 
C) reflect the labels people apply to physiological arousal. 
D) stem from the way people interpret their interactions with the environment. 
A) follow people's physiological responses to stimuli. 
B) are generated in tandem with people's physiological responses to stimuli. 
C) reflect the labels people apply to physiological arousal. 
D) stem from the way people interpret their interactions with the environment.

Question 11

Facial expressions of emotion are universal across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Extrinsic motivation usually enhances intrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Motivation theorists say that a(n) _____ exists when behavior is directed by an association between that behavior and its consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) instinct 
B) drive 
C) reward 
D) incentive 
A) instinct 
B) drive 
C) reward 
D) incentive

Question 14

Major, positive events such as winning the lottery usually lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) a long-term rise in happiness. 
B) an initial surge in happiness, followed by a slow return to previous levels. 
C) an initial surge in happiness, followed by a slide into deep depression. 
D) no change in happiness levels, even in the short-term. 
A) a long-term rise in happiness. 
B) an initial surge in happiness, followed by a slow return to previous levels. 
C) an initial surge in happiness, followed by a slide into deep depression. 
D) no change in happiness levels, even in the short-term.

Question 15

The James-Lange theory was the earliest theory of emotion in psychology's history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ryan and Deci's fundamental need for competence is illustrated by the satisfaction Tiffany feels when she successfully completes items on her daily to-do list.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

LeDoux proposed direct and indirect emotional processing pathways beginning in the thalamus. Earlier in the history of psychology, the _____ theory similarly proposed that the emotional processing pathway splits at the thalamus.

Accepted Answer

A) James-Lange 
B) Cannon-Bard 
C) cognitive appraisal 
D) Schachter-Singer 
A) James-Lange 
B) Cannon-Bard 
C) cognitive appraisal 
D) Schachter-Singer

Question 18

A neuropsychologist publishes an article outlining the amygdala's role in the perception of emotional expressions and body language. The supporting data in the article is based on her intensive study of a middle-aged man with damage to the amygdala. The neuropsychologist has published a(n) _____ study.

Accepted Answer

A) experimental 
B) correlational 
C) case 
D) naturalistic 
A) experimental 
B) correlational 
C) case 
D) naturalistic

Question 19

The English language includes more than 1,000 words to describe emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

"Having a BMI of 30 or greater" defines obesity in such a way that it can be precisely measured. Therefore, it is a(n) _____ definition of obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) correlational 
B) theoretical 
C) operational 
D) experimental 
A) correlational 
B) theoretical 
C) operational 
D) experimental

The term "valence" refers to how intense an emotion is.

Maslow used the term _____ to refer to the need to reach one's fullest potential.

The field of study MOST closely associated with the contemporary investigation of happiness is _____ psychology.

According to Deci and Ryan (2008), the core human motivation is _____.

Which theory of emotion is correctly matched with the sequence of events it proposes?

The heritability of body mass index is about _____ percent.

Money is an example of an extrinsic motivator.

Cannon and Washburn discovered the role of the hypothalamus in hunger.

Fear and anger are distinguished by slightly different patterns of sympathetic nervous system activation.

According to Lazarus, emotions:

Facial expressions of emotion are universal across cultures.

Extrinsic motivation usually enhances intrinsic motivation.

Motivation theorists say that a(n) _____ exists when behavior is directed by an association between that behavior and its consequences.

Major, positive events such as winning the lottery usually lead to:

The James-Lange theory was the earliest theory of emotion in psychology's history.

Ryan and Deci's fundamental need for competence is illustrated by the satisfaction Tiffany feels when she successfully completes items on her daily to-do list.

LeDoux proposed direct and indirect emotional processing pathways beginning in the thalamus. Earlier in the history of psychology, the _____ theory similarly proposed that the emotional processing pathway splits at the thalamus.

The English language includes more than 1,000 words to describe emotions.

"Having a BMI of 30 or greater" defines obesity in such a way that it can be precisely measured. Therefore, it is a(n) _____ definition of obesity.

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Exam 9: Human Development

The term "valence" refers to how intense an emotion is.

Maslow used the term _____ to refer to the need to reach one's fullest potential.

The field of study MOST closely associated with the contemporary investigation of happiness is _____ psychology.

According to Deci and Ryan (2008), the core human motivation is _____.

Which theory of emotion is correctly matched with the sequence of events it proposes?

The heritability of body mass index is about _____ percent.

Money is an example of an extrinsic motivator.

Cannon and Washburn discovered the role of the hypothalamus in hunger.

Fear and anger are distinguished by slightly different patterns of sympathetic nervous system activation.

According to Lazarus, emotions:

Facial expressions of emotion are universal across cultures.

Extrinsic motivation usually enhances intrinsic motivation.

Motivation theorists say that a(n) _____ exists when behavior is directed by an association between that behavior and its consequences.

Major, positive events such as winning the lottery usually lead to:

The James-Lange theory was the earliest theory of emotion in psychology's history.

Ryan and Deci's fundamental need for competence is illustrated by the satisfaction Tiffany feels when she successfully completes items on her daily to-do list.

LeDoux proposed direct and indirect emotional processing pathways beginning in the thalamus. Earlier in the history of psychology, the _____ theory similarly proposed that the emotional processing pathway splits at the thalamus.

The English language includes more than 1,000 words to describe emotions.

"Having a BMI of 30 or greater" defines obesity in such a way that it can be precisely measured. Therefore, it is a(n) _____ definition of obesity.

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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